$115K – $151KMidFull Time
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Ohio Pharmacy Services
Who we are:
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.
DBH Values:
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 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.
About CPO:
Central Pharmacy Outpatient (CPO), founded in 1972, was created to help provide psychotropic medications to financially eligible patients served by Community Mental Health Centers. The program supports these centers by offering cost‑effective drug purchasing and dispensing, using tools like statewide contract pricing, generic alternatives, formulary management, medication reviews, and credit for returned medications.
CPO runs a mail‑order pharmacy that sends patient‑specific medication packages to participating mental health agencies. Each Community Mental Health Board sets the rules for which agencies can join the program and determines the clinical and income guidelines patients must meet. Generally, eligible clients must fall within federal poverty income limits and meet at least one clinical criterion: having a severe mental disability or emotional disturbance, being at risk of hospitalization without medication, or recently being discharged from a mental health inpatient facility.
What you’ll do at DBH:
Ohio Pharmacy Services (OPS) is seeking a dynamic and detail‑driven Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead pharmaceutical services for Community Mental Health Centers across the state. This role blends leadership, clinical expertise, and operational management to ensure safe, accurate, and compliant medication services. If you enjoy building strong relationships, improving systems, and guiding teams toward excellence, this position offers a chance to make a lasting impact on community health.Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Program Oversight
Staff Supervision & Development
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
Clinical & Operational Services
Training & Professional Collaboration
This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 18 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).
Additional Salary / Appointment Information:
Unclassified per ORC 124.11 (A)(9)
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 Section 4729.01 to
4729.29, inclusive of Ohio Revised Code; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervision or 3 courses in pharmacy
management &/or administration; 12 mos. exp. as licensed pharmacist.
Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the major worker characteristics noted above may be substituted for the experience
required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment:
Continuing pharmacy education as required in Section 4729.12 of Ohio Revised code & Sections 4729-07-01 to 4729-07- 07, inclusive of Ohio Administrative Code.
Primary Job Skill: Pharmacy
Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Interviewing, Medical Terminology
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Developing Others, Leading Others, Responsiveness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
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.
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.
ADA StatementOhio 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.
