Pharmacist Part Time FMC

Please note: Effective October 1 2025 the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new namethe 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 youll do at DBH:

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 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.

This is anhourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of17on theOhio Health Care SEIU/1199Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are every third Friday between 9:00am to 6:30pm with additional shifts as needed based on hospital needs which may include weekends and holidays. 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.

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.

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.

Job Skills: Pharmacy

Technical Skill: Pharmacy

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail Ethics and Values Confidentiality

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 institutions website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). 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 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 (). 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

RuleBackground 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 or .

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 ourTotal 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.

Pharmacist - Part Time
FMC - 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 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus Ohio.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

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.

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.