Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, you will function as a trainee and gain knowledge in packaging, preparing and distributing medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records. After 12 months, you will have successfully completed and received a diploma in Pharmacy Technology from the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology Program.   

A caregiver in this position works a 16-week schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding).   

• Deliver medications to 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.   

• Attend and actively participate in team huddles and meetings.   

• 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:   

• High School Diploma or GED  
• Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 12 months of hire
• Upon hire, registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 12 months
• Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 12 months

• Basic computer skills