Pharmacy Tech III, Suburban Surgery Center

University Hospitals; South Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Pharmacy Technician III for the Suburban Surgery Center and related sites, with occasional travel to Mentor. This role supports daily pharmacy operations, ensuring medication safety and regulatory compliance across multiple centers.

You will assist pharmacists with retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications, train staff, manage inventory and documentation, and respond to staff inquiries under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license in Ohio required.
• Two+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with retrieval, processing, preparation and distribution of medications under supervision.
• Train staff and orient new technicians on workflows and safety protocols.
• Manage inventory, par levels, and documentation; support ADCs and dispensing processes.

Skills

Math proficiency

Communication skills

PC & office tools

Pharmacy systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

accredited pharmacy technician program (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Automated dispensing cabinets

TPN compounding equipment

Job description

Job Description - Pharmacy Tech III, Suburban Surgery Center (260009O6)

Pharmacy Tech III, Suburban Surgery Center - ( 260009O6 )

Sign on bonus: $3,000!!!

There will be occasion travel to Mentor Surgery Location* The Outpatient Surgery Center Pharmacy Technician is a critical role that supports daily pharmacy operations at the Suburban and Mentor locations. This position ensures medication safety and compliance by managing tasks such as checking and restocking automated dispensing units, verifying expirations, processing returns, and resolving discrepancies. The technician also handles essential documentation, responds to staff requests, and maintains communication between pharmacy and clinical teams. Their consistent presence is vital to maintaining workflow efficiency, patient safety, and regulatory standards across multiple surgery centers.

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacy Technician 3 is a proficient technician that is accountable for assisting pharmacists in the retrieval, processing, preparation, and distribution of medications for patient administration. The Technician 3 functions and can train in all aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. All of the above assigned activities are performed under the supervision of a Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician 3 is also responsible for performing all the functions of the Technician 1 or 2 when assigned.

What You Will Do

• For Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 3, activities include but are not limited to: o Accurately prepares non-hazardous compounded sterile products in strict accordance with USP <797> standards; performs hazardous drug compounding (USP <800>) as assigned or required by facility needs.o Accurately prepares and documents non-sterile compounded formulations following USP <795> guidelines and ensures precise beyond-use dating (BUD) o Assists in troubleshooting and resolving routine hardware and software issues for Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs)o Performs inventory replenishment and cycle counts across pharmacy and other storage areas to maintain optimal par levels and prevent stockouts of critical medications.o Orients and trains new staff on standard departmental workflows, safety protocols, and pharmacy technologyo Contributes to team problem-solving regarding immediate operational bottlenecks or distribution delays.o Other duties or responsibilities as assigned
• For Outpatient Pharmacy Tech 3, activities include but are not limited to:
  Utilizes pharmacy systems to process prescriptions, including insurance adjudication and prior authorization submittal, and accurately prepares dangerous drugs for dispensing including counting, pouring, labeling, and performing non-sterile drug compounding and reconstitution.
  Inventory, replenish, and maintain drug stock which includes automated dispensing cabinets and prescription pick-up kiosks.
  Packaging and selling dangerous drugs to a patient or patient representative and answering questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
  Inventory management including par levels, order review and submission, returns processing, recall management, and outdates process oversight.
  Provides direction to technician staff on day to day operations and performs extensive trainer duties with new hires and/or technician trainees.
  Extensive buyer duties including purchasing, invoice processing, cost transferring, and specialized ordering.
• For Medication History Pharmacy Tech 3, activities include but are not limited to:
  Support medication history collection process for ED and inpatient units utilizing appropriate sources and communication.
  Communicate effectively with patients during the interview and accurately record the medication history.
  Maintain open communication with nurses, patient care technicians, practitioners, and other personnel in the hospital to report important findings.
  Duties may include those addressed above in the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Essential Functions.
• For Infusion Pharmacy Tech 3, Infusion Technician Essential Functions align with Inpatient Technician Essential Functions.

Additional 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.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program. (Preferred)

Work Experience

• At least Two (2) 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)
• Knowledge of personal computer, calculator, facsimile machines. (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy computer systems, TPN compounders, and automated dispensing cabinets. (Preferred 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