What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Operations Manager (PN: 20075358) position at Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
About CPO
Central Pharmacy Outpatient (CPO), founded in 1972, was created to help provide psychotropic medications to financially eligible patients served by Community Mental Health Centers. The program supports these centers by offering cost‑effective drug purchasing and dispensing, using tools like statewide contract pricing, generic alternatives, formulary management, medication reviews, and credit for returned medications.
CPO runs a mail‑order pharmacy that sends patient‑specific medication packages to participating mental health agencies. Each Community Mental Health Board sets the rules for which agencies can join the program and determines the clinical and income guidelines patients must meet. Generally, eligible clients must fall within federal poverty income limits and meet at least one clinical criterion: having a severe mental disability or emotional disturbance, being at risk of hospitalization without medication, or recently being discharged from a mental health inpatient facility.
What You’ll Do At DBH
Ohio Pharmacy Services (OPS) is seeking a dynamic and detail‑driven Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead pharmaceutical services for Community Mental Health Centers across the state. This role blends leadership, clinical expertise, and operational management to ensure safe, accurate, and compliant medication services. If you enjoy building strong relationships, improving systems, and guiding teams toward excellence, this position offers a chance to make a lasting impact on community health.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Program Oversight
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
Unclassified per ORC 124.11 (A)(9)
Position Qualifications
Current & valid license to practice pharmacy as issued by Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Section 4729.01 to
4729.29, inclusive of Ohio Revised Code; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervision or 3 courses in pharmacy
management &/or administration; 12 mos. exp. as licensed pharmacist.
Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the major worker characteristics noted above may be substituted for the experience
required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment:
Continuing pharmacy education as required in Section 4729.12 of Ohio Revised code & Sections 4729-07-01 to 4729-07- 07, inclusive of Ohio Administrative Code.
Primary Job Skill: Pharmacy
Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Interviewing, Medical Terminology
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Developing Others, Leading Others, Responsiveness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
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 institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Behavioral Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Nina Francetic - Amparo.Francetic@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$57.68-$75.61/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am to 5:00pm - Monday - Friday
Union
Exempt from Union
Technical Skills
Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Terminology
Agency Overview
Pharmacy Operations Manager
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 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
DBH Values
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the 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.
Central Pharmacy Outpatient (CPO), founded in 1972, was created to help provide psychotropic medications to financially eligible patients served by Community Mental Health Centers. The program supports these centers by offering cost‑effective drug purchasing and dispensing, using tools like statewide contract pricing, generic alternatives, formulary management, medication reviews, and credit for returned medications.
CPO runs a mail‑order pharmacy that sends patient‑specific medication packages to participating mental health agencies. Each Community Mental Health Board sets the rules for which agencies can join the program and determines the clinical and income guidelines patients must meet. Generally, eligible clients must fall within federal poverty income limits and meet at least one clinical criterion: having a severe mental disability or emotional disturbance, being at risk of hospitalization without medication, or recently being discharged from a mental health inpatient facility.
What You’ll Do At DBH
Ohio Pharmacy Services (OPS) is seeking a dynamic and detail‑driven Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead pharmaceutical services for Community Mental Health Centers across the state. This role blends leadership, clinical expertise, and operational management to ensure safe, accurate, and compliant medication services. If you enjoy building strong relationships, improving systems, and guiding teams toward excellence, this position offers a chance to make a lasting impact on community health.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Program Oversight
- Direct pharmacy services for Community Mental Health Centers using the Central Pharmacy Outpatient (CPO) dispensing program.
- Provide expert guidance on inventory management, budgeting, staffing, training, and technical standards to support partner health centers.
- Ensure full compliance with all state and federal regulations, including those of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
- Participate in formulary development and oversee the use of automated drug dispensing systems.
- Lead and support CPO pharmacy staff, including interviewing, hiring recommendations, training, and scheduling.
- Manage daily pharmacy workflow to ensure timely, accurate, and professional drug dispensing.
- Oversee leave requests, timekeeping approvals in Kronos, and performance evaluations in OAKS, including PIPs and career development plans.
- Provide coaching, set annual goals, and guide staff through disciplinary or corrective processes when appropriate.
- Conduct staff meetings and collaborate in annual budgeting.
- Serve as the responsible person on the terminal distributor of dangerous drugs license for the outpatient pharmacy.
- Maintain all required licenses and registrations with state and federal agencies.
- Ensure strict adherence to legal and professional standards for drug security, storage, and handling.
- Develop policies, procedures, and documentation systems to keep records accurate, complete, and compliant.
- Act as a key liaison between the pharmacy and Community Mental Health Centers.
- Represent the Central Pharmacy Outpatient program at meetings and conferences.
- Monitor drug therapy for proper dosing, interactions, and safety using patient profiles.
- Advise prescribers and clinical staff on medication concerns and support clinical pharmacy services.
- Oversee daily operations, including production of pharmacy reports, labeling, and meeting dispensing deadlines.
- Maintain inventory control, monitor stock levels, and enforce security measures for all medications.
- Prepare required reports and ensure proper record retention for all dispensing activities.
- Participate in and deliver staff development and in‑service training.
- Work closely with regulatory agencies and professional organizations to uphold legal and professional standards.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
Unclassified per ORC 124.11 (A)(9)
Position Qualifications
Current & valid license to practice pharmacy as issued by Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Section 4729.01 to
4729.29, inclusive of Ohio Revised Code; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervision or 3 courses in pharmacy
management &/or administration; 12 mos. exp. as licensed pharmacist.
Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the major worker characteristics noted above may be substituted for the experience
required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment:
Continuing pharmacy education as required in Section 4729.12 of Ohio Revised code & Sections 4729-07-01 to 4729-07- 07, inclusive of Ohio Administrative Code.
Primary Job Skill: Pharmacy
Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Interviewing, Medical Terminology
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Developing Others, Leading Others, Responsiveness, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
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 institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Behavioral Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Nina Francetic - Amparo.Francetic@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$57.68-$75.61/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am to 5:00pm - Monday - Friday
Union
Exempt from Union
Technical Skills
Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Terminology
Agency Overview
Pharmacy Operations Manager
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 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
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
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the 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.
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