Pharmacist

Clinical Hospital Pharmacist

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

This position serves as a clinical hospital pharmacist responsible for the safe preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of medications within a healthcare facility. The role ensures compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, accrediting agency standards, and institutional policies. The pharmacist applies professional judgment to review medication orders, compound sterile and non-sterile preparations, monitor patient medication therapy, and maintain medication inventory and security. In addition, the position provides clinical consultation to healthcare staff, oversees pharmacy technicians, and supports the operational workflow of the pharmacy through the use of pharmaceutical software and automated medication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense and Prepare Medications: Interprets prescriptions and medication orders; prepares, compounds, labels, and dispenses medications in accordance with pharmacy law and professional standards, including sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Conduct Clinical Medication Reviews: Reviews patient medication profiles to ensure safe and effective drug therapy; evaluates potential drug interactions, dosage accuracy, duplicate therapies, and appropriate treatment duration; consults with clinicians when concerns arise.
• Manage Sterile Compounding and Specialized Therapies: Compounds sterile products including IV medications and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN); applies sterile technique, pharmacokinetics knowledge, and lab report interpretation to support patient treatment.
• Oversee Pharmacy Operations and Staff: Acts as lead worker over pharmacy technicians by verifying work, providing guidance, and ensuring pharmacy workflow and medication distribution systems operate efficiently.
• Maintain Medication Inventory and Security: Orders pharmaceuticals and supplies, monitors expiration dates, rotates stock, manages controlled substance accountability, and ensures secure storage and inventory control of medications and related supplies.
• Manage Automatic Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs): Including picking, verifying, filling ADCs in addition to supporting staff in trouble shooting, and resolving discrepancies within the ADC.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 17 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours every 3rd weekend (7:00am to 2:00pm) rotating AND every 3rd Friday (9:00am to 6:30pm) as needed. During the initial training period, the employee may be required to work more frequently to develop proficiency before fully integrating into the regular workflow. This position is located within Franklin Medical Center at 1990 Harmon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Why Work for the State of Ohio: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications: Current & valid license to practice pharmacy as issued by Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Sections 4729.01 to 4729.29, inclusive of Ohio Revised Code must provide own transportation.

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.