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Job TitlePharmacy Technician - Community, PRN

                        

LocationWilloughby Hills

                    

FacilityWilloughby Hills Family Health Center

                     

DepartmentAmbulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

                      

Job CodeC99904

                     

ShiftDay/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule7:30am-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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.

The Pharmacy Technician – Community, PRN supports a fast-paced outpatient pharmacy environment averaging approximately 400 prescriptions per day and serves as a key member of a highly collaborative, patient-facing team at Cleveland Clinic. Caregivers in this role work closely with pharmacists, fellow technicians, and patients while rotating through all pharmacy functions, including prescription typing and filling, customer service, phone support, and inventory management. With weekly rotation across workstations and shared responsibility for daily task completion, this position offers strong cross-training, a team-based culture, and an excellent entry opportunity into Cleveland Clinic’s ambulatory pharmacy operations.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position works primarily 10-hour shifts (with limited 8-hour shifts available) in a pharmacy that operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is closed on weekends. While weekend and holiday shifts are not required at this location, caregivers can pick up additional shifts at other pharmacy sites as needed, typically averaging three to four supplemental shifts per month depending on availability.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Follow established policies and procedures to support functions essential to the operations of the pharmacy department.  Perform packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Pursue completion of the Cleveland Clinic’s School of Pharmacy Technology program in the first 12 months of employment. Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging and non-sterile compounding). Deliver medications to the appropriate storage locations. Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies. Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner. Appropriately use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks. Maintain good standing in the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program per the student handbook. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

A high school diploma or GED Can perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.  Basic computer skills 

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  

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.

                       

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.

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