PRN Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Shift Varies, Inpatient Pharmacy

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Community Discounts

Job summary

UC Health is hiring a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. This PRN position involves flexible 8-hour weekly shifts to cover inpatient care, with duties including dispensing orders, monitoring therapies, and providing drug information.

The role requires a B.S. in pharmacy (PharmD preferred) and Ohio licensure eligibility, with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Six-month hospital internship or hospital pharmacist experience preferred.
• PGY1 pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for Ohio pharmacist licensure; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and adapt to workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets and transcribes medication orders to computerized profiles; maintains accurate medication records.
• Safely prepares and dispenses meds, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition; handles controlled substances per law.
• Contributes to department operations and maintains competence for current role.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consults and drug dosing per protocol.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

PGY1 residency

Ohio pharmacist license/eligibility

ACLS preferred

Communication skills

Independence in work

Education

B.S. in pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

PRN Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Shift Varies, Inpatient Pharmacy

Job Description

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: PRN, 8 hours/Weekly
Shift: Varies

UC Health is hiring a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center.

Clinical staff pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient medication therapies, provide drug information, and supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a clinical staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team each year. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

• UCMC is a Level 1 Trauma Facility.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Community Discounts

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately; maintains accurate, complete medication profiles Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain records as required by law.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
• Meets hospital and department standards of performance.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.

Qualifications

Education:B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required. PharmD preferred degree.

License and Certification:Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Ohio ACLS preferred.

Years of Experience:Greater than or equal to a six-month hospital pharmacy internship or hospital experience as a pharmacist is preferred. Preference will be given to completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Required Skills and Knowledge:Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent requests; exercise sound professional judgment; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); and meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by UC Health.

Expected starting salary range for this position is between $61.07/hr.- $81.48/hr.

The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer

About Us

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide work-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career , build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 24035
• Job Category Pharmacy
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 01:33 PM
• Locations 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US
• For RN positions are you willing to accept New RN graduates? N/A
• Employer University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC