Pharmacist: 1st & 2nd Shift in the Operating Room & Critical Care, 32 hours/week

Cincinnati Children's; Ohio; Sur place; USD 121 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits begin immediately

PTO 28 days per year at 0.8 FTE

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Cincinnati Children's is seeking an Operating Room & Critical Care Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team. This role supports specialized OR and critical care services, ensuring the safe, timely, and effective use of medications for our pediatric patients.

You will work 32 hours per week (Days 60%, Evenings 40%, rotating weekends) as a full-time 0.8 FTE/1.0 FTE arrangement, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Ohio license required or pending licensure on hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
• Pharmacist license in Ohio or license expected within 3 months of hire.
• Hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Medication Orders - Evaluate orders based on patient weight, allergy history and compatibilities; document and process orders for delivery.
• Intravenous Preparations - Prepare IV meds and supervise unit-dose areas; ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Chemotherapy Orders - Process chemotherapy orders with two Pharmacists checks and appropriate precautions.
• Serve as a Resource - Provide medication-related guidance and coordinate with clinicians across shifts.

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR PharmD Degree

Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio or license within 3 months of hire

Description du poste

Primary Location
Location B

Department
Pharmacy

Shift
Rotating (United States of America)

Schedule
Full time

Weekly Hours
32

FTE
0.8

Employee Status
Regular

PHARMACIST FOR OPERATING ROOM & CRITICAL CARE

Location: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH, 45229

Schedule: 32 hours/week on Days (60%) & Evenings (40%), rotating weekends

Pay: $120,640-$180,148 (as full-time 1.0 fte employee) + $4/hr shift & $5/hr weekend differential

• Benefits begin immediately
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (approx 28 days per year for working .8 FTE)
• Retirement plan
• $10,000 in relocation assistance, if applicable.

This isn't your job - it's your calling. Driven by care and backed by science, we can help you answer that call for every family, every child, and every future. What sets us apart?

• Level 1 pediatric trauma center with numerous opportunities to uniquely serve a diverse patient population
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, innovative, inter-disciplinary, and collaborative culture
• State-of-the-art Critical Care Pharmacy dedicated to preparing and delivering intravenous medications safely and efficiently to critically ill patients.
• Specialized Operating Room Pharmacy providing rapid, accurate medication support for surgical patients.
• Comprehensive team-based care model that values the expertise and contributions of pharmacists.

We are recruiting experienced pharmacists to help kids on their path to better health. We provide robust education and training to help you grow professionally and personally while continually seeking innovative ways to care for our patients.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients in the operating room and critical care environments. As an Operating Room & Critical Care Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely, and effective use of medications for some of our most complex and critically ill patients.

Candidates will have bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD. Must be licensed in the State of Ohio. Hospital experience is preferred but not required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Medication Orders - Evaluate orders based on patient's weight, allergy history and compatibilities. Properly record orders in the patient profile. Complete medication orders without error and ready for delivery with the next run. Clarify and resolve problem orders. Contact the physician or nurse as needed and pass information on to the next shift R.PH. Detect all problem medication orders, generate appropriate alternatives and effect change in patient care.
• Intravenous Preparations - Train other pharmacists and technicians in the unit dose and Intravenous (IV) areas. Prepare all IV preparations (TPN, central lines, antibiotics, chemotherapy) and respiratory therapy syringes in accordance with departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery according to policy.
• Chemotherapy Orders - Process Chemotherapy orders and have dosages and calculations checked by two Pharmacists. R.PH. must use currently accepted precautions when preparing chemotherapy (gowns, gloves, chemotherapy mat), prepare Chemotherapy in the appropriate hood and use calculations indicated on the chemotherapy patient cardex.
• Serve as a Resource - Use current appropriate references to ascertain correct and complete answers to medication related questions (drug compatibilities and interactions, appropriate dosage form selection and dosing for patient weight and age). Review patient data, at the request of a physician, to make appropriate recommendation on time to draw serum concentrations for various medications,. Handle questions and problems in a professional manner, particularly on the telephone and at the window. Anticipate and analyze conflict situations and take preventative or corrective action. Identify concerns to appropriate persons and assist in problem solving and decision making. Function in any area in the central pharmacy where an R.PH. is needed. Take administrative initiative to handle problems when supervisor is not available. Function as an informational resource for the institution.
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR PharmD Degree
• Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio or license within 3 months of hire

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 10best 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's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American 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