Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient, PRN

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.

As a Pharmacy Technician in this PRN role, a caregiver will support medication management and distribution in a collaborative pharmacy environment with approximately 40 caregivers, including 15 pharmacy technicians and interns. Working alongside pharmacists, fellow technicians, interns and clinical teams, the caregiver will help meet medication needs throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include managing and refilling Pyxis medication dispensing systems, delivering medications to patient care areas, maintaining inventory and supporting sterile and non-sterile compounding. Hazardous and non-sterile compounding responsibilities are limited, with an emphasis on maintaining safe, accurate and efficient pharmacy operations.

A caregiver in this PRN position is required to work at least one shift per month, with 8-hour shifts scheduled based on department needs. Weekday shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Weekend coverage may be required in the future as operational needs change.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.  

• Fill medication carts daily.  

• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy.  

• Repackage bulk medications.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• A high school diploma or GED. 
• Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
• Upon hire, it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations are required to update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.  

• Six months of outpatient hospital experience preferred.  

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $23.00

Maximum hourly: $23.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).