Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient Pharmacy

Cincinnati Children's; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Second shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy department at Burnet Campus. The role involves unit dose preparation, sterile and hazardous compounding, and inpatient/outpatient triage, with duties including medication management on nursing units and interdepartmental coordination.

Ideal candidates hold a HS diploma and active PTCB and OH Board certifications, with additional national certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• PTCB certification and OH Board of Pharmacy certification are required.
• Other National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required. Approved through PTCB and ExCPT by NHA.

Responsibilities

• Medication Orders – Performs unit dose preparation for cartfill and first doses; non-sterile, non-hazard dose prep; delivery of patient specific doses; ADC replenishment; outpatient phone triage; insurance adjudication; inspections.
• Compounding – Performs sterile or non-sterile hazardous compounding.
• Tech Check Tech – Under authorized program, can check work of another pharmacy technician.
• Medication Management – Manages medication doses on nursing units in decentralized pharmacy operations.
• Phone Triage – Performs inpatient phone triage.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PTCB certification

OH Board of Pharmacy certification

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

ExCPT Certification by National Healthcareer Association

Job description

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Pharmacy

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$20.57 - $25.72

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

NEW: Pay Expectancy: $23.00 - $26.47

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

Additional compensation is paid for second shift and weekend rotations.

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 a top 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 nation'sAmerica’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