Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient, PRN

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The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient, PRN supports pharmacy operations at Hillcrest Hospital and Mentor campus, serving a large inpatient population across a wide range of specialty and critical care service lines. This role includes cross-training across multiple pharmacy functions such as medication preparation and delivery, carousel retrieval, IV room support, sterile compounding preparation, inventory management, and medication calculations, including neonatal dosing. Working in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment, technicians play a vital role in ensuring medications are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently to support patient care.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work as needed from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 11:30pm. Minimum 4-6 shifts per month with every other week availability required. 2 on-call expectations per year with rotating weekend support.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the Registered Pharmacist.  

• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.  

• Fill medications carts daily.  

• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.  

• Repackage bulk medications.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED.   

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:  

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program  

• Six months of hospital experience 
• Inpatient or hospital experience

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform functions of the job while reaching and stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.