[Hiring] Pharmacy Board Inspector @Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Role Description

This Inspector position is assigned to the Northeast Region of Ohio. The final candidate selected for this position is required to live in or relocate to Cuyahoga or Lorain county within 180 days from effective date of hire.

Inspectors work from a residential home office and are provided a state vehicle for official Board of Pharmacy business. Inspectors play a critical role in fulfilling the mission of the Board of Pharmacy by being actively involved in the regulation and enforcement of laws governing the distribution of legal drugs in Ohio.

• 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.
• Reviews security and accountability pertaining to all dangerous drug stocks, prescription records, records of administration, and other records of accountability required by law.
• Inspects dispensing and compounding equipment, pharmaceutical, and legal library reference materials.
• 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.

If you are selected for the Pharmacy Board Inspector position, 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.

Qualifications

• 42 months of experience within the 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 months of experience within the pharmaceutical industry; valid driver’s license.
• Or completion of associate program core coursework in law enforcement or health care related field; 24 months of experience within the pharmaceutical industry; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance: Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
• 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.
• Deferred Compensation: The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.