Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician will begin training at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in the central inpatient pharmacy and rotate through various pharmacy departments to gain hands-on experience. Duties include delivering medications to patient care units, operating the medication carousel, answering phone calls, and managing Medication Administration Record (MAR) messages. The role involves frequent walking throughout Main Campus and offers opportunities to develop a foundation in pharmacy operations. After completing training and demonstrating required competencies, caregivers may have opportunities to transition into other pharmacy areas, including IV compounding, ambulatory pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and home care, based on departmental availability. The schedule is variable, with three weeks of day shifts and one week of second shift. Day shifts are 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; second shifts are 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. The role is Monday through Friday and includes rotating every third weekend. The position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Caregivers must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required. Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing, and employees must comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Upon hire, certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Upon hire, active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations must update their registration to Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within six months.
Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for preparing extemporaneous compounds.
Ability to perform job duties while standing, walking, reaching, stretching, and sitting for prolonged periods.
Manual dexterity sufficient for computer use, dispensing, and compounding.

Nice To Haves

Six months of hospital experience.
Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications by selecting, labeling, repacking, and performing non-sterile and sterile compounding.
Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and in a 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 following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Document regulatory requirements, including temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training.
Use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
Assist with training pharmacy caregivers and students.
Deliver medications to patient care units, operate the medication carousel, answer phone calls, and manage MAR messages during training and pharmacy operations.