Pharmacy Board Inspector (Southeast Region)

State of Ohio - Pharmacy Board; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Time off & holidays

Development funds

OPERS retirement

Deferred compensation

ADA accommodation

Job summary

The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Board Inspector for the Southeast Region. The role conducts regulatory inspections of facilities handling dangerous drugs to ensure compliance with Ohio and federal laws, including records, security, and accountability.

The position requires living in or relocating to target counties within 180 days and includes a 16-week training in Columbus, with a full-time schedule and benefits through OCSEA.

Qualifications

• 42 mos. exp. within pharmaceutical industry; valid driver’s license.
• Or passage of an approved exam to determine competency as pharmacy technician; 30 mos. exp.; valid driver’s license.
• Or completion of associate program core coursework in law enforcement or health care related field; 24 mos. exp.; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regulatory inspections of licensed facilities handling dangerous drugs to ensure compliance with Ohio and federal laws.
• Completes detailed inspection reports documenting findings and violations requiring written responses.
• Interacts with Board staff on investigations concerning licensed and unlicensed facilities possessing dangerous drugs.

Skills

Inspection Principles

Medication Management

Code Enforcement

Investigation

Pharmacy

Attention to Detail

Listening

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Observation

Job description

Job Description - Pharmacy Board Inspector (Southeast Region) (260007GL)

Pharmacy Board Inspector (Southeast Region) ( 260007GL )

Organization

Pharmacy Board

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 11, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge, United States of America-OHIO-Perry County-New Lexington, United States of America-OHIO-Washington County-Marietta, United States of America-OHIO-Noble County-Caldwell, United States of America-OHIO-Morgan County-McConnelsville

Compensation : $26.54

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 40 hours a week

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Board and Commission Compliance

Technical Skills : Inspection Principles, Medication Management, Code Enforcement, Investigation, Pharmacy

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Listening, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Observation

Agency Overview

About Us:

The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy shall act efficiently, consistently, and impartially in the public interest to pursue optimal standards of practice through communication, education, legislation, licensing, and enforcement.

The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is the single State agency in Ohio responsible for administering and enforcing laws governing the practice of pharmacy and the legal distribution of drugs. The Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor for terms of four years. Eight of the members are licensed pharmacists who represent, to the extent practicable, each phase of pharmacy practice. One member represents the public. The Board has a staff of 90 employees that is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of the Board.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.pharmacy.ohio.gov

Job Description

This is a repost..... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.

Assignment Location:

This Inspector position is assigned to the Southeast Region of Ohio. The final candidate selected for this position is required to live in or relocate to Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry or Washington county within 180 days from effective date of hire.

What You’ll Do:

• Conducts regulatory inspections of licensed facilities where dangerous drugs are stored, sold, dispensed, compounded, manufactured, or otherwise distributed (retail pharmacies, emergency medical services, jail facilities, first aid rooms, health clinics, and veterinary services) to ensure compliance with all Ohio and federal drug laws and regulations relating to the legal distribution of dangerous drugs (reviews security and accountability pertaining to all dangerous drug stocks, prescription records, records of administration, other records of accountability required by law, dispensing and compounding equipment, pharmaceutical, and legal library reference materials), inspects alternative record keeping systems for accountability, security, and positive identification of all parts of practice of pharmacy.


• Completes detailed inspection reports documenting findings and any violations necessitating verbal or written warnings requiring written responses.


• Interacts and collaborates with other Board of Pharmacy employees in conducting inspections and assisting in investigative matters surrounding licensed and unlicensed facilities possessing dangerous drug stocks.

Training:

If you are selected for the Pharmacy Board Inspectorposition, you will be required to complete a 16-week training. This training will take place in Columbus, Ohio and also in the field. Traveling to and from training will be required.

What’s in it for you:

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 our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave


• 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Please contact the Human Resources Office at [e-mail] so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to interview.

THE INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES WILL BE 365 DAYS. UNLESS REQUIRED BY LEGISLATION OR UNION CONTRACT, STARTING SALARY WILL BE SET AT STEP 1 OF THE PAY RANGE.

Qualifications

• 42 mos. exp. within pharmaceutical industry; valid driver’s license.


• -Or passage of an examination approved by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy to determine a person’s competency to perform services as a qualified pharmacy technician; 30 mos. exp. within pharmaceutical industry; valid drivers’ license.


• -Or completion of associate program core coursework in law enforcement or health care related field; 24 mos. exp. within pharmaceutical industry; valid driver’s license.


• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Board and Commission Compliance

Supplemental Information

Application Status:

You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile through careers.ohio.gov. The application status is shown to the right of the position title(s) to which you have applied along with the application submission details. Questions pertaining to things other than your application status can be directed to [e-mail].

Technical Assistance:

Applicants experiencing technical issues should send an email to [e-mail].

ADA Statement

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 Workplace

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.