Pharmacy Board Inspector/Southeast Region
About The Position
The Pharmacy Board Inspector is assigned to the Southeast Region of Ohio and regulates and enforces laws governing the distribution of legal drugs in Ohio. The inspector conducts regulatory inspections of licensed facilities where dangerous drugs are stored, sold, dispensed, compounded, manufactured, or otherwise distributed, including retail pharmacies, emergency medical services, jails, first aid rooms, health clinics, and veterinary services. Inspectors work from a residential home office and are provided a state vehicle for official Board of Pharmacy business. The selected candidate must live in or relocate to Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, or Washington County within 180 days of the effective hire date. The role includes reviewing dangerous-drug security and accountability, prescription and administration records, other legally required accountability records, dispensing and compounding equipment, and pharmaceutical and legal reference materials. Inspectors also examine alternative record-keeping systems for accountability, security, and positive identification of all aspects of pharmacy practice. They prepare detailed inspection reports documenting findings and violations, including verbal or written warnings that require written responses, and collaborate with Board employees on inspections and investigations involving licensed and unlicensed facilities possessing dangerous drug stocks. New hires must complete 16 weeks of training in Columbus and in the field, with travel to and from training required. The initial probationary period is 365 days. Unless legislation or a union contract requires otherwise, the starting salary is set at step 1 of the pay range.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: 42 months of pharmaceutical-industry experience and a valid driver's license; passage of a State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy-approved examination determining competency to perform services as a qualified pharmacy technician, plus 30 months of pharmaceutical-industry experience and a valid driver's license; completion of associate program core coursework in law enforcement or a health care-related field, plus 24 months of pharmaceutical-industry experience and a valid driver's license; or the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
- Live in or relocate to Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, or Washington County within 180 days of the effective date of hire.
- Complete the required 16-week training in Columbus and in the field; travel to and from training is required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regulatory inspections of licensed facilities where dangerous drugs are stored, sold, dispensed, compounded, manufactured, or otherwise distributed.
- Review security and accountability for dangerous-drug stocks, prescription records, records of administration, other legally required accountability records, dispensing and compounding equipment, and pharmaceutical and legal library reference materials.
- Inspect alternative record-keeping systems for accountability, security, and positive identification of all parts of pharmacy practice.
- Complete detailed inspection reports documenting findings and violations, including verbal or written warnings requiring written responses.
- Collaborate with other Board of Pharmacy employees on inspections and investigations involving licensed and unlicensed facilities possessing dangerous drug stocks.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
