Pharmacy Technician - Community, PRN

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. The Community PRN Pharmacy Technician supports outpatient pharmacy operations at AGMC, conveniently located in the Main Lobby just beyond the main hospital entrance. In this role, the technician assists with patient checkout, prescription processing, and maintaining safe, high-quality filling workstations, including controlled substance back counts, insurance adjudication, and inventory management. This position does not include bedside delivery, compounding, or clinical responsibilities, allowing focus on efficient, patient-friendly pharmacy service. Joining a highly experienced and collaborative team, this PRN opportunity offers an excellent environment to learn, contribute, and support a well-run outpatient pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation.
• Prepare, deliver, and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center, including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit review as required.
• Assist pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly dispose of them in a timely manner.
• Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts and compound non-sterile medications according to USP795 regulations.
• Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Answer telephones and assist callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Interact with EPIC, dispensing automation software (e.g., Pyxis, Carousels), and Pharmacy Keeper software to process medication orders.
• Assist customers at the service window, including house staff, couriers, and others as needed.
• Perform general cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy areas.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or some college coursework
• Hospital inpatient experience
• Pharmacy Technician experience
• Proficiency in technical skills used in pharmacy practice
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations
• Experience with EPIC electronic healthcare record or other similar programs

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking
• Working with infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards

Personal Protective Equipment

Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Schedule

This is a PRN role with varying shifts:

• Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, or 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $16.47
Maximum hourly: $23.61

The pay range displayed 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 does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).