Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Evenings
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician supports inpatient pharmacy operations at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, serving multiple inpatient service lines. The position prepares and distributes medications and rotates through operational functions such as inventory management and delivery, triaging requests, checking and restocking inventory, and supporting daily workflow. The technician works collaboratively with pharmacists and other technicians to help ensure timely and accurate medication services throughout the hospital. The described primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekend coverage every other weekend and scheduled days off in the rotation. When additional coverage is needed, the technician may be asked to work second shift, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, also with every-other-weekend coverage and scheduled days off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Proficient typing skills.
- Registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
- Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or completion of some college coursework.
- Previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
- Previous experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
- Previous experience with EPIC or similar programs.
- Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders and completing necessary documentation.
- Prepare, deliver, and collect pharmacy items throughout the medical center, including restocking automated dispensing cabinets.
- Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit reviews as required.
- Complete Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections assigned to the position.
- Help monitor inventory for outdated medications and dispose of them promptly and properly.
- Process medication returns and refunds to patient accounts.
- Compound non-sterile medications according to USP 795 regulations.
- Prepackage medications as needed and according to established standard operating procedures.
- Answer telephones and assist callers with requests that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
- Use EPIC, dispensing automation software such as Pyxis and carousels, and Pharmacy Keeper software to address questions related to medication-order processing.
- Assist customers at the service window, including caregivers and couriers.
- Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization- and department-specific competencies and requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
