Pharmacy Operations Manager (PN: 20075358)
About CPO Central Pharmacy Outpatient
CPO, founded in 1972, provides psychotropic medications to financially eligible patients served by Community Mental Health Centers. It supports these centers through cost-effective drug purchasing and dispensing, using tools like statewide contract pricing, generic alternatives, formulary management, medication reviews, and credit for returned medications. CPO operates a mail-order pharmacy that delivers patient-specific medication packages to participating mental health agencies.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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: 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.
Pay & Schedule
This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of $57.68-$75.61/hour. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).