Pharmacy Careers with Akron Children's

PHARMACY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

At Akron Children’s, pharmacy professionals play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients and families. Whether in clinical settings, research, or medication management, our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are key members of the care team—helping to ensure that every child receives the highest standard of treatment. We offer rewarding pharmacy career paths in a collaborative, pediatric-focused environment where innovation, growth, and patient-centered care come together every day.

Our pharmacy department thrives on a team-based approach, where collaboration, communication and mutual respect are central to everything we do. Pharmacy Services is committed to facilitating safe and effective drug therapy for all patients treated at Akron Children’s locations. Our pharmacies include inpatient, ambulatory care center pharmacy and outpatient.

JOIN OUR PHARMACY TEAM

Here’s what else you can expect as a vital part of our team:

$5,250 annual education assistance
24/7 pharmacy coverage or clinical consult availability
Opportunities for board certification (e.g., BCPPS)
Pediatric compounding capabilities
Oncology, cardiology, transplant, or infectious disease services
Joining multidisciplinary rounds (e.g., PICU, NICU, Oncology)
Access to smart pumps, robotics and more
EMR integration
Barcode medication administration (BCMA) compliance rate
Use of pharmacogenomics and AI for dosing

a pharmacy career you'll love

Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy day and evening shift options that support work/life balance, with scheduling flexibility across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Centralized Order Verification: Our centralized model streamlines order processing and improves workflow efficiency, allowing Pharmacists to focus more on patient-centered care.
Dedicated Clinical Staff: Clinical Pharmacists are embedded within care teams across specialties, providing direct guidance and ensuring medication safety at every level.

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INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION:

We’re committed to education and mentorship through:
• Teaching opportunities with regional schools of pharmacy
• Pharmacy Technician training programs
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program in areas like pediatrics and critical care

Employee Highlight

What I value most about working at Akron Children’s is the strong focus on growth—both in the services we provide and the professional development we foster. Our pharmacy department continues to expand in response to the evolving needs of our patients, creating meaningful opportunities for our team to deepen their expertise and advance their careers.

Kyle finnerty, pharmd

director of pharmacy services