Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program
Overview
The University Hospitals Pharmacy Technician Trainee program is a paid employer based training that provides participants with the curriculum and experience needed to become a State Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician in as little as 16 weeks. Students will combine in-class training and 500 hours of didactic training to qualify to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Our trainees rotate through hospital and community settings to experience multiple areas of pharmacy.
Program Goals
- Recruit candidates that will positively represent the program and excel academically
- Prepare students for employment with University Hospitals
- Achieve, local, state, and national program recognition
- Provide a superior level of clinical training to technician students
Application and Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Students must be at least 18 years of age upon application
- Completion of a phone or on-site interview
- Successful background check
- Trainees are responsible for applying for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy Trainee Licensure prior to beginning. The application fee of $25 is the responsibility of the trainee.
Pharmacy Technician Information
- Pharmacy Technician Quick Facts
- Pharmacy Technician Employment and Wage Statistics
- Current University Hospitals Pharmacy Technician Employment Opportunities
2024 Classes
September 2024 - closed
January 2025 - applications open November 18, 2024 on UH Careers
June 2025
Rotation Sites Available
- UH Cleveland Medical Center
- UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
- UH Ahuja Medical Center
- UH Elyria Medical Center
- UH Geauga Medical Center
- UH Lake West Medical Center
- UH Parma Medical Center
- UH Portage Medical Center
- UH Samaritan Medical Center
- UH St. John Medical Center
- UH Tri-Point Medical Center
- Bolwell Health Center Pharmacy
- Gates Pharmacy
- Gerald Zlotnik Family Pharmacy/University Hospitals Rainbow Center Pharmacy
- UH Mentor Pharmacy
- Minoff Pharmacy
- UH Westlake Pharmacy
- Home Care/Home Delivery services
For More Information
Please email Chelsea Jones for more information about our program or how to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tuition cost?
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Currently UH does not require tuition. This is an employer based apprenticeship program. Trainees are compensated for their in class and on site time.
- What is the uniform?
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Trainees are provided with two uniform t-shirts that are required to be worn at rotation sites. Proper bottom attire is provided by the trainees (scrub pants of any color, khakis, dress slacks, etc). Closed toed shoes are required for all pharmacy settings.
- What are the current graduation and passing rates?
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Graduation Rates *Updated May 2023 Cohort Accepted Graduated Cohort 2 (Dec. 2020)
5
3
Cohort 3 (May 2021)
8
6
Cohort 4 (Sept. 2021)
8
6
Cohort 5 (Jan. 2022)
20
18
Cohort 6 (May 2022)
18
17
Cohort 7 (Aug. 2022)
17
12
Cohort 8 (Jan. 2023)
9
6
Cohort 9 (May 2023)
7
PTCB Tests *Updated May 2023 Cohort Tested Passed Cohort 2
3
3
Cohort 3
6
5
Cohort 4
6
6
Cohort 5
17
8
Cohort 6
17
7*
Cohort 7
9
3*
Cohort 8
5
5
*Still testing
- What is the schedule?
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Class days are Monday-Wednesday mornings. Rotation site schedules can vary depending on where trainees are assigned.
- Can I choose my rotation site?
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No. Rotation sites are assigned at random.
- Is there travel involved?
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Yes. Trainees must attend class in person at UH Cleveland Medical Center main campus and have reliable transportation to their assigned rotation site.