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Job TitlePharmacy Technician - Ambulatory

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityLutheran Hospital

                     

DepartmentAmbulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

                      

Job CodeC14013

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pharmacy Technician – Ambulatory supports a first-floor outpatient pharmacy processing approximately 300 prescriptions per day in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include prescription preparation, Pyxis support, narcotic filling and count verification, and assisting with medication delivery to psychiatric floors, patient rooms, and the discharge lounge. Technicians also coordinate prescription pickup with nursing units, escalate issues as needed, and ensure medications are prepared accurately before pharmacist review. This role is part of a supportive department where teamwork and shared accountability are central to daily operations.

A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday on rotating weekly shifts of 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. There are no on-call or holiday requirements. Weekend coverage is required approximately every 3–4 months at JJ North Pharmacy, with caregivers able to volunteer for preferred shift options, and some shifts may be voluntarily picked up by other team members.

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  Can perform 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  Prior outpatient experience 

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.

                       

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. 

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