What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist/Administrative Professional 2 position at State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy?
What You'll Do
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Report In Location: 77 South High Street, 17th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215
Work hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(IN-PERSON POSITION)
Serves as front desk receptionist; greets and assist visitors; sorts and distributes mail. Relieves superior of routine administrative duties; makes recommendations regarding program activities; maintains Compliance & Enforcement’s policies & procedures; supports all Compliance & Enforcement supervisors with routine administrative duties; answers all incoming telephone calls & routes to appropriate person or division; routes all incoming correspondence to proper personnel; answers pharmacy related questions; monitors & reviews Compliance & Enforcement email boxes; & maintains investigative files & evidence.
Receives complaints from the public & other various sources; enters complaints into the Board of Pharmacy’s records management system; maintains logs of statistical information; updates inspection data base; requests reports, records, legal documents, journal entries, & law enforcement sensitive information; prepares monthly reports & summaries; schedules meetings & presentations; books reservations; arranges travel; assists in preparing materials for field staff meetings; prepares education materials for presentations; updates licensing staff on inspections or changes in licensing status; & responds to requests from public, outside agencies, field staff, & other Board divisions.
Supports field staff with obtaining supplies & equipment; orders Compliance & Enforcement supplies & equipment; assists in orientation of new employees; & maintains minutes of Compliance & Enforcement meetings.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Please contact the Human Resources Office at hr@pharmacy.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to interview.
18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
Organization
Pharmacy Board
Agency Contact Name and Information
hr@pharmacy.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Apr 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$22.96 to $27.92
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
40 Hours a week
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Administrative Support/Services
Technical Skills
Customer Research, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Operational and Administrative Support, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality
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 .
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Report In Location: 77 South High Street, 17th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215
Work hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(IN-PERSON POSITION)
Serves as front desk receptionist; greets and assist visitors; sorts and distributes mail. Relieves superior of routine administrative duties; makes recommendations regarding program activities; maintains Compliance & Enforcement’s policies & procedures; supports all Compliance & Enforcement supervisors with routine administrative duties; answers all incoming telephone calls & routes to appropriate person or division; routes all incoming correspondence to proper personnel; answers pharmacy related questions; monitors & reviews Compliance & Enforcement email boxes; & maintains investigative files & evidence.
Receives complaints from the public & other various sources; enters complaints into the Board of Pharmacy’s records management system; maintains logs of statistical information; updates inspection data base; requests reports, records, legal documents, journal entries, & law enforcement sensitive information; prepares monthly reports & summaries; schedules meetings & presentations; books reservations; arranges travel; assists in preparing materials for field staff meetings; prepares education materials for presentations; updates licensing staff on inspections or changes in licensing status; & responds to requests from public, outside agencies, field staff, & other Board divisions.
Supports field staff with obtaining supplies & equipment; orders Compliance & Enforcement supplies & equipment; assists in orientation of new employees; & maintains minutes of Compliance & Enforcement meetings.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Please contact the Human Resources Office at hr@pharmacy.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to interview.
18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
- Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college.
- Or 6 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 1, 16871.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Organization
Pharmacy Board
Agency Contact Name and Information
hr@pharmacy.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Apr 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$22.96 to $27.92
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
40 Hours a week
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Administrative Support/Services
Technical Skills
Customer Research, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Operational and Administrative Support, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality
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 .
Salary : $23 - $28