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Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient – Neuro Expansion, Part Time
Req#: 331218
Location:
Facilities: Main Campus
Professional Area: Pharmacy
Department: 3492 Inpatient Pharmacy-Medical Operations
Job Code: C14003
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Variable
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**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $1,250
Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU and epilepsy monitoring, as well as additional operating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG, sleep and rehabilitation services. We are welcoming new caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic.
As a part time Pharmacy Technician – Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, you will support one of the highest-volume inpatient pharmacies, serving diverse service lines including general inpatient care, sterile products, the operating room, pediatrics, and mainly the growing neurology specialty. In this role, you will collaborate closely with pharmacists, pharmacy leadership, fellow technicians, and the broader patient care team, including physicians, nurses, and support staff. You will help ensure safe and timely medication distribution through accurate preparation, delivery, inventory management, and use of systems such as EPIC, Pyxis, carousel, and MAR messaging. Caregivers in this role work days, evenings, or nights and receive training in controlled substances, sterile and non-sterile compounding, oncology support, triage, and phone-based coordination, making this a dynamic opportunity to build advanced inpatient pharmacy skills.
This is a part-time position. A caregiver in this role will work variable (8-hr shifts) between 6:45am and 3:15pm and evening shifts between 2:00pm and 10:30pm. Weekend requirements include every 3rd weekend. This position will be stationed primarily at CC Main Campus Neurology Pharmacy, but will float to various other CC Pharmacies in the area.
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:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program
- Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds
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:
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Six months of inpatient hospital and IV Sterile Compounding experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding.
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $21.50
Maximum hourly: $31.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting 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 displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Application Process
At Cleveland Clinic, we strive to make your journey to becoming a contributing caregiver as streamlined as possible. Here’s how it works.
Step 1: Apply
You can begin the application process by clicking on the “Start Application” button below. We highly recommend that you apply with a resume so we can understand your professional background, including education, work and volunteer experience(s). When you apply, you will be required to answer a few Human Resources policy questions. Some positions require additional prescreening questions, including years of experience and specific questions related to the minimum qualifications of the job.
Step 2: Screening
A Cleveland Clinic caregiver will carefully review your application and notify you of the next steps in the process. This notification may be through email, text message or a phone call. In addition, you can expect to complete some prescreening questions with a recruiter or you may be asked to answer additional questions via a pre-recorded video interview.
Step 3: Interview
If qualified for the position, you will receive a text or email with the next steps. Potential next steps could include scheduling either a live, in-person interview or completing an on-demand, recorded interview. During the interview process, your recruiter will share information about when you can expect to receive any relevant feedback or information regarding potential next steps.
Step 4: Hire
If you are hired and accept an offer for the position you applied to, you will receive a formal offer letter to initiate the new hire onboarding process.
After you accept your formal offer letter, you can expect your recruiter to review the following information with you:
- Confirmation of HR and Occupational Health appointments, including the date, time, location and required pre-work for the appointments.
- A background check will be initiated by our third-party vendor, Certiphi.
- Any additional orientation information specific to your new position.
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Our Culture
Exceptional patient care takes exceptional caregivers. We have created an environment where caregivers feel like family. It is a place noted for constant learning, intense collaboration and caring the right way for the right reasons. Here, you’ll take on every challenge with our unwavering support.
At Cleveland Clinic, we have made it our mission to care for life, research for health and educate those who serve. These principles have always been our North Star. And it has led us to deliver an exceptional level of care alongside some of the industry’s most gifted, hardworking caregivers. Our mission has also helped us define our vision: to be the best place to receive care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. In delivering care, we recognize four priorities:
- Care for patients as if they are your own family.
- Treat fellow caregivers as if they are your own family.
- Demonstrate commitment to the communities we serve.
- Treat the organization as your home.
Our unique working environment is built on a strong foundation of unifying beliefs that includes:
- Learning from experiences – We are a world-class hospital with a unique and varied caseload. Here, each moment is a new chance to be challenged, to learn and to grow as a caregiver. Browse our stories to see firsthand how experiences build experience.
- Developing our people – We are always learning. Our multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge-sharing allow our caregivers to be students of each other. Trainings, courses and mentorships round out our culture of learning. Our Career Growth Pathways is a suite of resources that helps caregivers enrich their current skill set, explore other roles, move laterally throughout the organization or grow vertically within their team. As they further their careers, caregivers can move into leadership roles in their discipline. Our Mandel Global Leadership & Learning Institute (GLLI) delivers experiential learning, simulations, assessments and research-driven content to help you progress into a leader.
- Caring for our caregivers – Our Office of Caregiver Experience (OCE) supports the emotional, physical, spiritual and social well-being of caregivers through multiple initiatives, resources and events.
Cleveland Clinic is an organization where we support one another, our patients and the communities we serve. It takes each of us to foster a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Together, we will continue to build a culture of excellence, supporting one another to feel empowered and valued. Cleveland Clinic remains committed to:
- Having a workforce, including our vendors and suppliers, that reflects the communities we serve – We do this without discrimination or preference based on race, sex or other similar factors.
- Following our hiring practices – This includes skills-based hiring, identifying robust and new talent sources and ensuring that adequate and equitable career pathways for advancement exist for all caregivers.
- Continuing our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – These important groups, open to all caregivers, offer an opportunity to relate to, grow with and support one another.
- Providing the most appropriate education to advance safe, highly reliable care – This includes support and programs that meet the unique needs of our patients and achieve the best possible outcomes.
We value your consistent dedication to exceptional patient care. We recognize and respect your life away from work. Being able to enjoy a fulfilling life can recharge you and enable you to be an even more effective contributor in your career. We are proud to provide a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for regular full-time, part-time and weekender benefits-eligible caregivers where they can accrue time off for vacations, holidays, sickness and personal days.
At Cleveland Clinic, we have made it our mission to care for life, research for health and educate those who serve. These principles have always been our North Star. And it has led us to deliver an exceptional level of care alongside some of the industry’s most gifted, hardworking caregivers. Our mission has also helped us define our vision: to be the best place to receive care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. In delivering care, we recognize four priorities:
- Care for patients as if they are your own family.
- Treat fellow caregivers as if they are your own family.
- Demonstrate commitment to the communities we serve.
- Treat the organization as your home.
Our unique working environment is built on a strong foundation of unifying beliefs that includes:
- Learning from experiences – We are a world-class hospital with a unique and varied caseload. Here, each moment is a new chance to be challenged, to learn and to grow as a caregiver. Browse our stories to see firsthand how experiences build experience.
- Developing our people – We are always learning. Our multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge-sharing allow our caregivers to be students of each other. Trainings, courses and mentorships round out our culture of learning. Our Career Growth Pathways is a suite of resources that helps caregivers enrich their current skill set, explore other roles, move laterally throughout the organization or grow vertically within their team. As they further their careers, caregivers can move into leadership roles in their discipline. Our Mandel Global Leadership & Learning Institute (GLLI) delivers experiential learning, simulations, assessments and research-driven content to help you progress into a leader.
- Caring for our caregivers – Our Office of Caregiver Experience (OCE) supports the emotional, physical, spiritual and social well-being of caregivers through multiple initiatives, resources and events.
Cleveland Clinic is an organization where we support one another, our patients and the communities we serve. It takes each of us to foster a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Together, we will continue to build a culture of excellence, supporting one another to feel empowered and valued. Cleveland Clinic remains committed to:
- Having a workforce, including our vendors and suppliers, that reflects the communities we serve – We do this without discrimination or preference based on race, sex or other similar factors.
- Following our hiring practices – This includes skills-based hiring, identifying robust and new talent sources and ensuring that adequate and equitable career pathways for advancement exist for all caregivers.
- Continuing our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – These important groups, open to all caregivers, offer an opportunity to relate to, grow with and support one another.
- Providing the most appropriate education to advance safe, highly reliable care – This includes support and programs that meet the unique needs of our patients and achieve the best possible outcomes.
We value your consistent dedication to exceptional patient care. We recognize and respect your life away from work. Being able to enjoy a fulfilling life can recharge you and enable you to be an even more effective contributor in your career. We are proud to provide a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for regular full-time, part-time and weekender benefits-eligible caregivers where they can accrue time off for vacations, holidays, sickness and personal days.
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.
We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.
We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.
Ohio
Whether it’s in our hometown of Cleveland, throughout surrounding counties or across the state, we offer abundant opportunities all around Ohio. This includes both hospitals and outpatient facilities. Ohio features an incredible diversity of lifestyle options – from up-and-coming neighborhoods to historic suburbs and big-city excitement to small-town charm. Grab a bite, catch a game or enjoy the vibrant outdoors — you’ll never run out of things to do. Ohio also boasts a robust economy, excellent schools, affordable housing and much more.
Caregiver Stories
We all have an important story to tell. Our shared passions and experiences connect us and inspire us to be our best.
Sterile Processing Technician Finds Career Change to Be Just the Ticket
After a year as a phlebotomist, Hannah Lapitan found herself burned out but still driven to help patients—leading her to take a leap into sterile processing through training and hands-on apprenticeship at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Now, working behind the scenes to ensure every instrument is safe and ready, she’s discovered both her purpose and a team that supports her every step of the way.
Fueled by Focus and Training, RN Hits the Ground Running
After growing up surrounded by nurses, Erin Byrne always felt drawn to a career in healthcare. Today, she’s celebrating her first year as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital — where the fast pace, constant learning and strong team culture have helped her quickly build confidence in caring for critically ill patients.
ICU Nurse Brings Enthusiasm, Dedication to his Role and to Nursing
Hunter Edwards, RN, thrives in high-stakes environments — whether he’s rock climbing in subzero temperatures or caring for heart and lung transplant patients in the Cardiovascular ICU at Cleveland Clinic. A Marine Corps veteran and Miami University graduate, Hunter brings passion, precision and advocacy to critical care nursing as he continues advancing his career and championing excellence in patient care.
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