Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports operations within the Inpatient Pediatrics Pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, a high-volume pharmacy serving general inpatient care, oncology, sterile products, operating rooms and pediatrics. In this high-acuity environment, the technician helps ensure safe, accurate and timely medication distribution to pediatric patients. Duties include delivering and restocking medications throughout pediatric inpatient units, managing Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, supporting carousel and medication distribution workflows, and handling triage tasks such as answering phones and managing Medication Administration Record (MAR) messages. The technician also assists pharmacists with medication preparation, maintains organized pharmacy operations, and walks frequently throughout inpatient areas during shifts. After training and demonstrating competencies, opportunities to explore other pharmacy areas may be available based on departmental needs. The schedule is variable, with shifts of 6:00 AM–2:30 PM and 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, and optional night coverage. Caregivers work three weeks on day shift followed by one week on evening shift. Every third weekend and three holidays per year are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Upon hire, certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Upon hire, active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
Caregivers hired with an active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registration must update it to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within six months.
Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for preparing extemporaneous compounds.

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 on time.
Maintain accurate and appropriate medication and supply inventories and complete inventory audits, including cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
Maintain a safe and clean work area in compliance with 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 and restock medications throughout pediatric inpatient units.
Manage Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets and support carousel and medication distribution workflows.
Answer phones and manage Medication Administration Record (MAR) messages.
Assist pharmacists with medication preparation.