About the role

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This role is for a Pharmacy Technician in a busy outpatient pharmacy, focusing on filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing customer service. It's an individual contributor position with a mix of tasks that require attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Good fit

Ideal candidates are those with pharmacy technician experience, preferably in a community or outpatient setting. A strong work ethic and the ability to handle a high volume of tasks while maintaining accuracy will help someone thrive here.

Worth noting

The position includes a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 and requires participation in a weekend rotation, which may not suit everyone. The job involves a significant amount of customer interaction, so strong interpersonal skills are essential.

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Community

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Ambulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

Job Code

C14013

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm/9:00am-6:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pharmacy Technician – Community supports a high-volume outpatient pharmacy located on the second floor of the Crile Building, processing approximately 500–800 prescriptions each day. In this role, caregivers rotate through a variety of pharmacy workflows, including assisting patients at the register, preparing and filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and supporting daily pharmacy operations. Working closely with pharmacists and fellow technicians, this caregiver helps ensure accurate medication dispensing, efficient workflow, and exceptional customer service while contributing to a positive patient experience in a fast-paced community pharmacy setting.

A caregiver in this position will work a full-time schedule of either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:30am and 6:15pm. Caregivers participate in a weekend rotation at the Euclid Avenue Pharmacy, averaging 7–8 weekend shifts per year, with incentive pay available for weekend coverage.

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

Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR the National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
AND it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee. If certified but current status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) is Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee it is required to update registration status to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the OBOP within six months of hire.
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/ )

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

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

Aplyr's read

Cleveland Clinic stands as a leader in healthcare, merging cutting-edge research with patient-focused care, attracting professionals dedicated to medical excellence and innovation.
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What's promising

•Cleveland Clinic consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the U.S. for patient care.
•The organization invests heavily in research, fostering a culture of innovation.
•Employees benefit from working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

What to watch

•The high-pressure environment may lead to burnout among staff.
•Nonprofit status can limit salary growth compared to private sector healthcare.
•Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.

Why Cleveland Clinic

•Cleveland Clinic's patient-centered model prioritizes comprehensive, individualized care.
•The integration of clinical care with research and education is a hallmark.
•Its global reach includes facilities in the U.S., Canada, and the UAE.

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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. It is known for its patient-centered approach and high-quality healthcare services.