Pharmacist for Inpatient

Cincinnati Children's; Kentucky; On-site; USD 121,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's invites experienced pharmacists to join our inpatient team at the Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time role supports pediatric care across operating room and critical care environments, ensuring safe, timely, and effective medication use for our most complex patients.

You will lead and collaborate within a comprehensive team, participate in chemotherapy, IV preparations, and medication orders, and contribute to ongoing education and professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD Degree.
• Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio.
• Inpatient/pharmacy experience preferred and knowledge of hospital pharmacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Leadership or supervision during shifts when needed.
• Process chemotherapy orders with appropriate safety protocols.
• Train and supervise IV preparations and prepare TPN, antibiotics and other meds.
• Verify and dispense oral/topical and sterile medications; check orders for safety.
• Provide drug information and act as a resource for the healthcare team.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD Degree

Job description

Primary Location
Location G
Department
Pharmacy
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular

PHARMACIST FOR INPATIENT PHARMACY

Location: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH, 45229
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Schedule: Rotating on 1st & 2nd
Pay: $120,640-$180,148 + $4.00/hr shift & $5.00/hr weekend differential

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
• Comprehensive team-based care model that values the expertise and contributions of pharmacists.
• We have a brand new, 18,000 sq ft. Inpatient Pharmacy that includes extensive sterile and non-sterile areas, as well as new automation and technology

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 a Cincinnati Children's 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership - May serve as lead or supervisor in the absence of formal leadership Provide work direction to others to ensure safe and efficient work flow.
• 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.
• 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.
• Medication Orders - Order verification and dispense checking, both for oral/topical and sterile products. Evaluate orders based on patient's weight, allergy history and compatibilities. Compound and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals for patient care. Properly record interventions 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.
• Serve as a Resource - Use current appropriate references to ascertain correct and complete answers to medication related questions (drug compatibilities and interactions, appropriate drug dosing for patient weight and age). 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

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