Pharmacist - (PN: 20081378)

What You’ll Do At DBH The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medications within Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare . This role supports patient care by reviewing medication profiles, verifying provider orders, managing inventory, and promoting compliance with all medication storage and handling standards. The Pharmacist collaborates closely with nursing and clinical staff to optimize medication practices and uphold high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Review each patient’s medication profile to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Verify all medication orders for completeness, safety, and compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.
• Restock, rotate, and maintain current medication inventory on patient care units.
• Manage and maintain hospital pharmacy inventory on a daily basis to ensure medication availability and cost-effective purchasing.
• Run required pharmacy reports and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assure the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medications throughout the hospital.
• Perform monthly inspections of all medication rooms and other areas where medications are stored, identifying and correcting issues as needed.
• Provide instruction and guidance to nursing personnel on proper storage, handling, and use of medications to promote safety and compliance.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 17 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . This position is located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Working Hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will remain at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information Employees who complete five years of total service with the State of Ohio receive an automatic 2.5% supplement based on their classification salary base. For each additional year of qualified service, they receive an extra 0.5% supplement increase annually, continuing until they reach the maximum 10% longevity supplement, which occurs at 20 years of service.

Position Qualifications Current & valid license to practice pharmacy as issued by Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Sections 4729.01 to 4729.29, inclusive of Ohio Revised Code; must provide own transportation.

Job Skills: Pharmacy

Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Teamwork

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization Behavioral Health - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information Bernadette Dudley 330-467-7131 Ext 2335

Unposting Date Sep 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield

Compensation $52.86

Schedule Full-time

Work Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Classified Indicator Classified

Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Consultation, Decision Making, Teamwork

Agency Overview Pharmacist Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare 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

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and 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.