Lead Pharmacy Technician - Pediatrics

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Job Title

Lead Pharmacy Technician - Pediatrics

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Pharmacy Pediatrics-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C1638E

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm/2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $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 Lead Pharmacy Technician – Pediatrics role is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus with a primary assignment in the Pediatric Pharmacy Satellite, supporting pediatric inpatient units, the pediatric satellite pharmacy, and CCCHR services, with limited and structured float coverage. This position operates within a large, multi-specialty academic medical center and focuses on pediatric medication distribution across high-acuity inpatient and specialty service lines. The lead technician works closely with pediatric pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pediatric nurses, unit leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams, while also providing indirect Main Campus support through an on-call technician program and coordination with central pharmacy teams during coverage needs. Responsibilities include supporting pediatric medication distribution workflows, maintaining and managing pediatric medication inventory, assisting with deliveries to pediatric units and satellites, coordinating pediatric-specific medication needs with pharmacists, participating in on-call and downtime support, and ensuring compliance with pediatric safety and regulatory standards. This highly collaborative role emphasizes accuracy, safety, clear communication, and reliability, with a technician-to-unit coverage model built on shared accountability in support of safe, effective pediatric patient care.

A caregiver in this role will work primarily day shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm and evening shifts from 2:00pm to 10:30pm every 4th week. Weekend rotations occur every 4th weekend. There is an expectation to work 3 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Interact with and review work of caregivers, providing feedback to ensure maximized output and efficiency.  

• Create and present quality control reports to management regarding team performance and throughput.  

• Ensure caregivers are adequately trained and oriented to the work area.  

• Provide onside re-training.  

• Serve as a technical resource.  

• Work in staff capacity and possess the ability to perform all technician functions. 

• Help with media fill testing. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician within the assigned relevant practice area.

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Ability to identify and develop solutions applying appropriate pharmacy standards and policies  
• Ability to educate and train others, including how to plan and direct their efforts  

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 
• Prior experience in pediatrics

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physician demands include the ability to perform functions of the job while standing, reaching, stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of the job.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs. while walking, stooping, bending and reaching; ability to transport up to 250 lbs.

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.

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