Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient Pharmacy

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center's Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II to rotate through inpatient/main pharmacy. This full-time role requires 40 hours/week on 1st & 2nd shifts with every other weekend, and offers pay of $23.00-$27.00 hourly plus $3.50 shift differential and $1.00 weekend differential.

You will prepare and distribute medications, support order processing, replenish ADCs, and assist pharmacists and care teams to ensure accuracy and

Qualifications

• Have at least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Be licensed as a pharmacy technician in the State of Ohio.
• Must have PTCB Pharmacy technician certification.
• OH Board of Pharmacy certification or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute medications for patient-specific doses.
• Support medication delivery across units.
• Replenish automated dispensing cabinets and maintain inventory.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile medications.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PTCB certification

OH Board of Pharmacy certification

CPhT or ExCPT certification

Job description

Primary LocationLocation GDepartmentPharmacyShiftRotating (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegularPHARMACY TECHNICIAN IILocation: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229Units: Inpatient/Main PharmacySchedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, rotating on 1st & 2nd shifts, with every other weekend requirement.Pay: $23.00-$27.00 + $3.50/hour shift differential and $1.00/hour weekend differential

What you’ll do (what your day really looks like)

You’ll rotate through key areas of the inpatient pharmacy, working closely with pharmacists and clinical teams to:Prepare and distribute medications accurately and efficientlySupport medication delivery for patient-specific doses across unitsReplenish automated dispensing cabinets and maintain inventoryCompound sterile and non-sterile medicationsCollaborate with pharmacists and care teams to ensure quality and safetyThis is hands-on, detail-driven work where accuracy, teamwork, and urgency matter.

How to qualify for this job:

Have at least 2 years of pharmacy technician experienceBe licensed as a pharmacy technician in the State of OhioMust have PTCB Pharmacy technician certificationA detail-oriented, team-first mindset

How to Stand Out as a Candidate:

Highlight experience working as a pharmacy technician on your resumeAfter applying, you may receive a short questionnaire-timely completion is encouraged

DETAILED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Medication Orders - Performs unit dose preparation for cartfill and first doses. Non-sterile, non-hazard dose preparation for first fill or cartfill including preparation of oral syringes from liquid dosage forms. Delivery of patient specific doses. Prepare and perform ADC replenishment. Performs outpatient phone triage. Performs insurance adjudication. Performs medication storage inspections.
• Compounding - Performs Sterile compounding or non-sterile hazardous compounding.
• Tech Check Tech - Under authorized program is able to check the work of another pharmacy technician.
• Medication Management - Manages medication doses on the nursing unit in decentralized pharmacy operations.
• Phone Triage - Performs inpatient phone triage.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ year of work experience in a Pharmacy Technician discipline
• Must be PTCB certified and OH Board of Pharmacy certified
• Other National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required. Approved certification is through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Certification by the National Healthcareer Association.

PREFERRED

• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Tech in a hospital environment

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children’s is:Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nationAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability