Pharmacist Jobs in Ohio
Pharmacist jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand across retail pharmacy chains, large hospital systems, and specialty care clinics serving a range of experience levels from new PharmD graduates through senior clinical pharmacists. The highest concentrations of openings are in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Kroger Health maintain significant pharmacy operations across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio include clinical pharmacy, oncology, and ambulatory care, reflecting the state's growing academic medical and integrated health network presence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Purpose and Summary:
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence within each pharmacy worked by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for the pharmacy team.
As a DSP, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams. While working in stores throughout the district, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy team.
The DSP’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
- Traveling the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator (DPC); overseeing the pharmacy and serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap
- Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
- Assumes Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or the primary pharmacist-on-duty
- Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient’s total healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues
- Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
- Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory in all pharmacies worked by following—and guiding the pharmacy team to follow—all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business
- Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic
- Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves (including but not limited to company-required trainings and CMEs); actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients
- Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) where permissible; empowers the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey
- Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and complying with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues
Required Qualifications:
- Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list
Essential Functions:
- Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
- Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
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Attention and Focus:
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
- Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
- Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
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Customer Service and Team Orientation:
- Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
- Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
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Communication Skills:
- Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
- Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
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Mathematical Reasoning:
- Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
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Problem Resolution:
- Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
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Physical Demands:
- Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
- Lift, scan, and bag items
- Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
- Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
- Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
- Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
- Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
- Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
- Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
- Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
- Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Our diverse work experience empowers colleagues for career success. In addition to skill and experience, we attract and retain colleagues whose beliefs and behaviors are in alignment with our core values of collaboration, innovation, caring, integrity, and accountability.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value and are committed to the full spectrum of diversity in the workplace, including diversity based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability and protected Veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists, and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW and EEO IS THE LAW SUPPLEMENT. We provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to apply for or perform this job, please contact Colleague Relations team at colleaguerelations@cvshealth.com.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
20Time Type
Part timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60.00 - $76.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This part‑time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/25/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pharmacist Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health59

- Cleveland Clinic8

- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center7T
- Clarest Health6C
- Walgreens5

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance10
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Distribution & Wholesale3
- Retail1
- Education1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacist jobs across Ohio.
- Active pharmacist license issued or recognized by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
- Current DEA registration appropriate to the practice setting and dispensing authority
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software and electronic health record systems
- Strong clinical knowledge in one or more specialty areas such as oncology, critical care, or ambulatory care
- Ability to counsel patients, collaborate with care teams, and manage high-volume prescription workflows
Pharmacist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacist in Ohio?
To become a pharmacist in Ohio, you must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, pass the NAPLEX and MPJE licensing exams, and obtain licensure through the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Ohio also requires a background check and completion of any required internship hours before licensure is granted. New graduates often pursue post-graduate residency programs at Ohio health systems to strengthen their clinical credentials before entering specialized roles.
How much do pharmacists make in Ohio?
Pharmacists in Ohio earn a median of about $137,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,470 for the lowest 10% to over $165,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacists in Ohio?
Employers hiring pharmacists in Ohio right now include CVS Health, Cleveland Clinic, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health networks and national retail pharmacy chains both maintain steady hiring pipelines, particularly in the Columbus and Cleveland metro areas where patient volume and pharmacy demand remain high.
Which Ohio cities have the most pharmacist jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati have the most pharmacist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and retail pharmacy locations, while Cleveland's nationally recognized academic medical centers and Cincinnati's large regional health networks and corporate pharmacy operations drive consistent demand in those markets.
Are there remote pharmacist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. About 25% of pharmacist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on most pharmacy roles are by nature. The exceptions tend to be telepharmacy, utilization review, and medication therapy management roles, which can be performed without a physical dispensing environment.
How can I get hired as a pharmacist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a pharmacy intern or new-graduate staff pharmacist position at a retail or health-system employer. Large Ohio employers like OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic run PGY-1 residency programs designed for recent PharmD graduates, which build clinical experience quickly. Candidates who completed rotations at Ohio institutions have a strong advantage, and holding an active Ohio State Board of Pharmacy intern license before graduation signals readiness to employers reviewing new-grad applications.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to pharmacist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred setting and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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