Pharmacist - Inpatient, Rotating Shifts

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing教育

Employee discount programs

Shift differential

Weekend differential

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist to oversee medication orders, IV preparations, and chemotherapy processing in the Pharmacy department.

The role includes evaluating orders based on patient weight, allergy history and compatibilities, recording orders in the patient profile, and ensuring delivery is ready for the next run, with clear communication to the physician or nurse as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders based on patient weight, allergy history and compatibilities; record orders in patient profile; ensure orders are ready for delivery with the next run; clarify and resolve problem orders.
• Train pharmacists and technicians in unit dose and IV areas; prepare IV medications and respiratory therapy syringes per guidelines; check for errors and ensure policy-compliant delivery.
• Process chemotherapy orders with dosages checked by two pharmacists; use precautions when preparing chemotherapy.
• Serve as a resource on drug compatibilities, interactions, and dosing; review patient data to advise on serum concentration timing; assist in problem solving and decision making.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD Degree

Job description

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

LOCATION & PAY

Primary Location: Burnet Campus

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Department: Pharmacy

Employee Status: Regular FTE 1

Weekly Hours: 40*

Expected Starting Pay Range: Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $112,590.40 - $146,369.60

BENEFITS

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.


• View employee benefits here.


• Competitive retirement plans


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners


• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group


• Physical and mental health wellness programs


• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions


• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

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 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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