Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory – Retail Pharmacy

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500* 

Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services. On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their outpatient experience. At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position here differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. Our team will encourage you to explore professional and personal development opportunities, enhance your skills and find your place within the institution. You will do so much more than count prescriptions and ring out patients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers.  

A caregiver in this position works rotating days/evenings from 8:00AM – 8:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the pharmacist in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.   
• Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients.   
• Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.   
• Assist with extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and bulk compounding of prescriptions and over the counter items.   
• Operate the point-of-sale cash register system.   
• Monitor and act on reorder points, restock prescription and non-prescription area and remove expiring products.   
• Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed.   

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

• High School Diploma/GED 
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) upon hire   
• Active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician OR 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 
• Can perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds    

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:     

• Six months of hospital experience   

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, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs. while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.