Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Slaton, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The inpatient pharmacy technician is responsible for the preparation, packaging, and distribution of medications, including sterile and non-sterile compounding. They also manage inventory audits, maintain pharmacy records, and collaborate with nurses and leadership to support patient care.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma/GED and six months of related experience or completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program. You are required to be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy upon hire, with national certification and OBOP registration required within 18 months.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPhT

PTCB

NHA

OBOP

Job Description

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Location

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

The inpatient pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records.

Job Details

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

This Pharmacy Technician supports a high-volume inpatient pharmacy, filling approximately 370–450 medications per day. The role collaborates closely with pharmacy leadership, nurses, and a team of 24 technicians within a family-oriented, fast-paced environment. Technicians may be scheduled across three areas: Triage Shift, managing nursing requests, inventory, and task completion; Carousel Shift, supporting IV room operations, batching, and pyxis deliveries; and Night Shift, working independently with minimal staffing. This position offers valuable experience in inpatient pharmacy operations, teamwork, and patient-centered medication support.

A caregiver in this position will work a day/evening rotation from 6:00am to 2:00pm or 3:00pm to 11:30pm with occasional midnights for coverage. Further scheduling requirements include every other weekend and every other holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • 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. 

  • Document regulatory requirements, including 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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

  • High School Diploma/GED   

  • Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program   

  • Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)

  • Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds    

Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

  • Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP). 

Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role.   However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest: https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ )

  • It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)  AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

  • Six months of hospital experience  

Physical Requirements:

  • Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding.

Personal Protective Equipment:

•     Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic London Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas
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