Pharmacy Board Inspector

State of Ohio

6d • $27 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Board Inspector assigned to the Southeast Region of Ohio. The inspector is required to live in or relocate to Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, or Washington County within 180 days of the effective hire date. Inspectors work from a residential home office and are provided a state vehicle for official Board business. The role supports the Board’s mission to regulate and enforce laws governing the legal distribution of drugs in Ohio.

The inspector conducts regulatory inspections of licensed facilities where dangerous drugs are stored, sold, dispensed, compounded, manufactured, or otherwise distributed. Inspections assess compliance with Ohio and federal laws and regulations, including drug security and accountability, prescription and administration records, required accountability records, dispensing and compounding equipment, and pharmaceutical and legal reference materials. The inspector also reviews alternative record-keeping systems for accountability, security, and positive identification of pharmacy practice activities.

The inspector prepares detailed inspection reports documenting findings and violations, including matters requiring verbal or written warnings and written responses. The position also involves collaborating with Board employees on inspections and assisting with investigations involving licensed and unlicensed facilities that possess dangerous drug stocks. New hires must complete 16 weeks of training in Columbus and in the field, including travel to and from training.

Requirements

• At least 42 months of experience within the pharmaceutical industry and a valid driver's license; or passage of an examination approved by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy to determine competency to perform services as a qualified pharmacy technician, at least 30 months of pharmaceutical-industry experience, and a valid driver's license; or completion of associate program core coursework in a law enforcement or health care-related field, at least 24 months of pharmaceutical-industry experience, and a valid driver's license; or equivalent qualifications.
• Live in or relocate to Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, or Washington County within 180 days of the effective hire date.
• Complete 16 weeks of training in Columbus and in the field, with travel to and from training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory inspections of licensed facilities where dangerous drugs are stored, sold, dispensed, compounded, manufactured, or otherwise distributed.
• Assess compliance with Ohio and federal drug laws and regulations governing the legal distribution of dangerous drugs.
• Review security and accountability of dangerous drug stocks, prescription records, records of administration, and other legally required accountability records.
• Inspect dispensing and compounding equipment, pharmaceutical and legal reference materials, and alternative record-keeping systems.
• Complete detailed inspection reports documenting findings and violations, including matters requiring verbal or written warnings and written responses.
• Collaborate with other Board of Pharmacy employees during inspections and assist with 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 vacation, personal and 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 and optional deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed