Pharmacy Technician - Central Inpatient

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician – Central Inpatient supports one of Cleveland Clinic's highest‑volume inpatient pharmacies, serving a wide range of service lines including general inpatient care, oncology, sterile products, the operating room, and pediatrics. Caregivers rotate through multiple operational areas, gaining experience in medication preparation and distribution, medication deliveries throughout Main Campus, automated carousel operations, phone triage, and management of the MAR messaging system to support inpatient care teams. The role involves frequent travel throughout the hospital and offers extensive cross‑training opportunities, with potential transfers to specialized pharmacy areas after successful training and demonstrated competencies.

Responsibilities

• 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 inventories of medications and supplies; 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 (e.g., temperature logs, scheduled activities, training).
• Use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Six months of related experience.
• Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health Career Association (NHA).
• Upon hire, must hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations must update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months.

Preferred qualifications

• Six months of hospital experience.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.

Physical requirements

Typical physical demands include standing, walking, reaching, stretching, and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding tasks. Personal protective equipment is used in accordance with standard precautions.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $21.50
Maximum hourly: $31.00

The displayed range reflects the anticipated range for new hires and does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

Rotating day and evening shifts: 6:45 am – 3:15 pm and 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Caregivers typically work three weeks on day shift followed by one week on evening shift, though some may have a consistent evening schedule. Every third weekend is required.

Benefits

Sign‑on bonus of up to $2,500.