Pharmacy Technician - Automation

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*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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

The Pharmacy Technician – Automation supports the maintenance, optimization, and expansion of pharmacy automation systems across Cleveland Clinic. This newly created role is driven by the continued growth of pharmacy services and the opening of the Neurological Institute, which will add more than 100 new pieces of automation equipment requiring ongoing support. Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting automated dispensing cabinets, medication storage technologies, refrigeration units, and other pharmacy automation systems to ensure reliable operation and medication availability. The technician will support the deployment and implementation of new automation equipment, perform technical problem-solving and system optimization, and assist with projects related to automation upgrades and operational improvements. This role also provides coverage for automation team members and helps ensure continuity of pharmacy operations through proactive equipment management, collaboration with pharmacy staff, and support of technology-driven initiatives.

A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday on a rotating schedule, alternating every 12 weeks between shifts of 6:30am to 3:00pm, 10am - 6:30pm and 2:00pm to 10:30pm. This role includes participation in an on-call and weekend rotation approximately every two weeks, followed by roughly six weeks without on-call or weekend responsibilities. Holiday coverage is aligned with the on-call schedule.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Maintain automated dispensing systems and address questions or concerns regarding the system.  

• Routinely troubleshoot pharmacy automation equipment, drawer failures, medication jams, fail counts, etc.  

• Assist with coordinating the expansion of Pyxis units across all inpatient nursing units, procedure areas, OR suites and hospital outpatient areas  

• Provide on-call coverage for urgent issues.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• A high school diploma or GED 
• 1 year of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician with automated dispending cabinets (i.e. Pyxis) or similar pharmacy automation systems required

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

• Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP)

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/ 

• It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)  AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Upon hire, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.  Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 months

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program  
• Experience working as an inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispending, compounding, and IV functions of the job.

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. 

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