Pharmacy Tech, Inpatient on 3rd shift/Nights

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Burnet Campus inpatient pharmacy on the Night shift (10PM-8AM). This full-time role offers a base pay of $21.50-$24.62 plus $2/hour night differential and $1/hour weekend differential, with 35 hours weekly.

You’ll rotate through units, prepare and dispense meds, support dosing, replenish ADCs, and assist with sterile/non-sterile compounding, collaborating with pharmacists and care teams to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active OH Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
• PTCB certification and OH Board certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• ExCPT is an acceptable certification to meet minimum requirements.
• ASHP-accredited program graduate OR licensed as a Pharmacy Intern OR 6 months of pharmacy-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Medication orders: unit dose preparation for cartfill and first doses; non-sterile dose prep for first fill or cartfill.
• Compounding: non-sterile, non-hazardous medications.
• Phone triage for outpatient pharmacy needs.
• Medical claims: insurance adjudication.
• Inventory management and ADC replenishment; interact with hospital systems.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Urgency and accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASHP-accredited program graduate

Tools

PTCB certified

OH Board of Pharmacy certified within 18 months

ExCPT acceptable

Job description

Primary LocationLocation GDepartmentPharmacyShiftNight (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours35FTE0.875Employee StatusRegularPHARMACY TECHNICIANLocation: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229Units: Inpatient/Main PharmacyPay: $21.50-$24.62 + $2.00/hour shift and $1.00/hour weekend differentialShift: Nights 10PM-8AM. Must be available to train on Days & Evenings for approx. 6-8 weeks before moving to Nights.

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 efficiently
• Support medication delivery for patient-specific doses across units
• Replenish automated dispensing cabinets and maintain inventory
• Compound sterile and non-sterile medications
• Collaborate with pharmacists and care teams to ensure quality and safety

This is hands-on, detail-driven work where accuracy, teamwork, and urgency matter.

How to qualify for this job:

• Have at least 6 months of pharmacy technician experience
• Be licensed as a pharmacy technician in the State of Ohio
• Pharmacy technician certification (or ability to obtain within 18 months)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A detail-oriented, team-first mindset

How to Stand Out as a Candidate:

• Highlight experience working as a pharmacy technician on your resume

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.
• Compounding - Compounds non-sterile, non-hazardous medications.
• Phone Triage - Performs outpatient pharmacy phone triage.
• Medical Claims - Performs insurance adjudication.
• Inventory Management - Performs medication storage inspections. Interact with pharmacy automated dispensing machines and hospital computer systems as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active registration with the OH Board of Pharmacy
• Must be PTCB certified and OH Board of Pharmacy certified within 18 months of hire.
• ExCPT is acceptable certification to meet minimum requirements
• ASHP accredited program graduate OR licensed as a Pharmacy Intern OR 6 months of pharmacy related experience

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'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.