Director of Pharmacy - Independence, Missouri

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Director of Pharmacy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Provide leadership and oversight for pharmacy operations in a behavioral health inpatient hospital setting. This contract role requires experience in inpatient behavioral pharmacy and a Missouri pharmacist license in good standing. The position will support the opening of the hospital pharmacy, including setup, medication ordering, and policy development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading pharmacy setup at the new hospital facility, coordinating with nursing staff for medication ordering and stocking
• Managing Omnicell automated dispensing systems and utilizing HCS or Cerner order entry systems (preferred)
• Developing and implementing pharmacy policies and procedures
• Providing on-call coverage during weekends and daily coverage Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Communicating progress and updates regularly via weekly calls and emails

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active Missouri pharmacist license in good standing
• Proven inpatient behavioral pharmacy experience
• Familiarity with HCS or Cerner order entry systems and Omnicell automation preferred
• Ability to work independently in a new facility without pharmacy tech support
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving needs during hospital opening

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, plus on-call duties
• Weekend on-call coverage only

This position requires availability to start between April 27th and no later than May 4th, covering pharmacy operations until a permanent pharmacist is hired.

If you are looking to apply your expertise in behavioral pharmacy leadership and thrive in a dynamic new setting, apply now to take on this pivotal role. This is a contract opportunity with potential for extension depending on hospital needs.

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