Regulatory Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. 

At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position as a Regulatory Pharmacy Technician differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. Here, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their experience. In this position, you will assist leadership, serving as a liaison between the Ambulatory care areas, Department of Pharmaceutical Services and applicable regulatory agencies to ensure accurate, compliant and successful practice. This work is critical to our mission to become the best place to receive healthcare. All the while, you will grow in your skills within a supportive, encouraging caregiver family. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Ensure legislative, regulatory, rule, accreditation and CC policy and procedural consistency with respect to medication use in the ambulatory patient care setting. 
• Monitor and evaluate the completion of monthly inspections conducted by the site manager. 
• Interact with state, federal and non-governmental regulatory agencies on various medication use issues. 
• Develop and modify policies and procedures for approval by department leadership. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• High School Diploma or GED   
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) 
• Active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with agreement of updating registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the OBOP within six months of hire 
• Three years of Pharmacy Technician experience in an inpatient hospital environment or equivalent environment 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/   

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.      

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• While walking, stooping, bending and reaching; ability to transport 240 lb. cart.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.