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

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient  

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital link in moving medications throughout the facility to enhance patient care. You will join a team that empowers every caregiver to make valuable contributions to patient-focused care, teaching and research activities. This team embraces a positive attitude and respects and supports one another to provide the best care possible.  

A caregiver in this position works 2:00pm – 10:30pm or 3:30am – 12:00pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.   

• Deliver medications to the appropriate storage locations in an accurate and timely manner.  

• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies and complete inventory audits, such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.   

• Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, and document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities and training.   

• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.   

• Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• A high school diploma or GED.   

• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. You must be eligible for registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and register within 6 months of hire.   

• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.   

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.   

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). CPhT through the PTCB is required within 18 months of hire.   

• 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.