Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient, varied shifts
About this role
Make a difference—where it matters most
At Cincinnati Children’s, every medication prepared, every dose delivered, and every detail checked contributes directly to a child’s outcome.
As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you’re not just supporting operations—you’re part of a high-performing clinical team working behind the scenes to ensure safe, timely, and life-changing care for patients and families.
Why Cincinnati Children’s?
You’ll join a nationally recognized pediatric health system where:
- We are consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country
- Innovation, research, and patient care go hand-in-hand
- Collaboration isn’t a buzzword—it’s how we deliver better outcomes every day
Here, your work is more than technical—it’s purpose-driven:
This isn’t just a job—it’s your opportunity to help change the outcome for kids and families.
Why this role, and why now?
Clinical pharmacy teams are critical to safe, efficient care delivery—and demand for skilled technicians continues to grow.
In this role, you’ll:
- Play a direct role in patient safety and medication accuracy
- Work in a fast-paced inpatient environment where every shift makes an impact
- Build hands-on experience that can expand into advanced pharmacy or clinical roles
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to deepen hospital experience, this is a place where you can grow quickly and meaningfully.
What you bring
- Pharmacy technician certification (or ability to obtain within 18 months)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Hospital or retail pharmacy experience
- A detail-oriented, team-first mindset
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.
What you’ll gain
- Competitive pay and shift differentials
- Day-one health benefits
- Tuition support and ongoing education opportunities
- Exposure to advanced hospital pharmacy operations and technology
- The opportunity to grow your career within one of the top pediatric systems in the country
Most importantly:
- You care about doing things the right way
- You take pride in work that directly supports patient care
The bottom line
If you want to be part of a team where your work truly matters—and where you can grow, learn, and contribute to something bigger—
You can do it here.
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
$19.50 - $23.92
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 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.
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
