Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment. The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient supports daily pharmacy operations by working alongside pharmacists to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely preparation and distribution of medications throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, and delivering medications to patient care units, maintaining inventory, managing pharmacy records, and providing excellent customer service to caregivers across the organization. This role plays a vital part in supporting efficient inpatient pharmacy operations while helping ensure patients receive the medications they need safely and on time. A caregiver in this position will work rotating first and second shifts, with start times ranging from 6:00am to 1:00pm and 8-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00am and 9:30pm based on operational needs. Caregivers participate in an every-third-weekend rotation, provide occasional third-shift coverage for PTO, and are expected to work two holidays per year.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Upon hire, it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations are required to update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months
Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds

Nice To Haves

Six months of hospital experience
Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program

Responsibilities

Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.
Deliver medications to the appropriate storage locations in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies and complete inventory audits, such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, and document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities and training.
Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.
Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students.