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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, OH.
Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.
Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What you’ll do at DBH:
Under general direction of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, this position provides professional pharmacy services including the review, preparation, compounding, dispensing, and monitoring of medications for patients, residents, and/or inmates in accordance with state and federal laws, professional standards, and accrediting agency requirements. The role ensures safe and effective medication therapy management, maintains regulatory compliance, oversees pharmacy operations and inventory control, supports sterile compounding activities, and assists with daily workflow coordination and special pharmacy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Pharmaceutical Care & Medication Review: Reviews patient medication profiles for appropriate dosing, duration, drug interactions, adverse effects, duplicate therapies, and safe medication practices; consults with healthcare professionals regarding prescription concerns and formulary alternatives.
Dispense & Compound Medications: Interprets, prepares, compounds, labels, and dispenses medications, including sterile and hazardous drug preparations, while ensuring compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards.
Manage Clinical & Operational Pharmacy Functions: Inputs and verifies medication orders in computerized systems, interprets laboratory reports for TPN and pharmacokinetic monitoring, prioritizes pharmacy workflow activities, and maintains required pharmacy records and documentation.
Oversee Automated Dispensing & Pharmacy Technology Systems: Operates and troubleshoots pharmacy technology systems including automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and unit dose machines; resolves discrepancies, verifies medication fills, and serves as an administrator-level ADC user.
Maintain Pharmacy Inventory & Regulatory Compliance: Orders and monitors pharmaceutical inventory, rotates stock, reviews expiration dates, secures controlled substances and accountable items, assists with inventory audits, and ensures compliance with legal, certifying, and accrediting agency requirements.
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 are Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm This position is located within our 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.
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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:
*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.
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.
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.
Required Educational Transcripts
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. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Job Skills: Pharmacy
Technical Skills: Pharmacy
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Customer Focus, Confidentiality
Supplemental InformationApplication Procedures
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.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
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 WorkplaceThe 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.
