Pharmacy Tech IV, Inventory Specialist - (260008HR)
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:Competitive hourly rate + $1.25 per hour incentive paySign on bonus: $3,000 for Certified Technicians Free ParkingA Brief Overview
The Pharmacy Technician 4 is considered an advanced and/or specialized technician responsible for higher level functions in the pharmacy. These responsibilities may include training and/or orientating new employees, coordinating workflow adjustments, technician staffing adjustments, and assisting in the coordination of the daily technical functions of the department. The Pharmacy Technician 4 also is responsible for performing all the functions of the Technician 1, 2 or 3 when assigned.What You Will Do
For Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 4, activities include but are not limited to: • Expertly prepares hazardous and non-hazardous compounded sterile products following USP <797> and <800> standards.• Oversees the preparation, documentation, and quality assurance of non-sterile compounded formulations in strict accordance with USP <795> standards, ensuring proper beyond-use dating (BUD).• Serves as the primary point of contact for triaging and resolving hardware and software malfunctions for Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) and pharmacy automation systems, providing support to both pharmacy and nursing units.• Proactively manages medication room integrity by conducting inspections to identify and remove outdated or expired products, ensuring all point-of-care inventory is safe and compliant.• Manages the escalation of critical technology failures, documenting recurring system errors and collaborating with pharmacy leadership and/or IT to implement long-term technical solutions or workflow optimizations.• Inventories, replenishes, and maintains drug stock across all pharmacy storage areas and critical areas outside of the pharmacy, ensuring optimal par levels, accurate cycle counts, and the proactive identification of short-dated or expired medications to minimize waste and prevent stock outs.• Documents and tracks recurring system anomalies in ADCs and integrated pharmacy technology.• Orients and trains new staff on departmental workflows, safety protocols, and pharmacy technology, serving as a dedicated preceptor to ensure competency and seamless integration into the pharmacy team.• Serves as a subject matter expert for particular workflows, providing ongoing education on updated software features, new equipment, and evolving standard operating procedures to maintain a high standard of practice.• Cultivates a professional environment by modeling excellence in technical practice and emotional intelligence, encouraging staff to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability.• May oversee daily cold storage chain compliance through electronic refrigerator/freezer temperature monitoring system. • Lead daily huddle as assigned• Other special duties or responsibilities as assignedProcurement and restocking of drug products within RBC storeroomsProcessing of all associated invoices and credits.Maintain orderliness of pharmacy storeroom area.Utilization of electronic systems for ordering and receiving.Validating barcode in the Willow inventory systemAdditional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program. (Preferred) Work Experience
At least three (3) years of experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (Required) and Prior experience as a pharmacy technician in a comparable hospital or community setting (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Understanding of metric system and basic math concepts. (Required proficiency) Good communication skills are essential. (Required proficiency) Basic knowledge of pharmacy computer systems, TPN compounders, automated dispensing cabinets, calculators, and facsimile machines. (Required proficiency) The ability to work autonomously and proactively and see the broader implications of decisions and solutions is essential. (Required proficiency) Able to address complex problems with original and innovative solutions. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) State of Ohio CPhT license (Required) Physical Demands
Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements
10%
: United States-Ohio-Cleveland
11100 Euclid Avenue
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland 44106
: Pharmacy
: Rainbow_Babies_&_Childrens_Hospitals_UHC
: Full-time
: Regular - ShiftDays
: Standard
: Professional
: No
Remote Work: No
: Sep 15, 2026, 8:10:15 PM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
