Director of Pharmacy | Joliet, Illinois

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.

Lead pharmacy operations as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge at a specialized behavioral health hospital located in New Lenox, IL. This contract role requires oversight of pharmacy services with a focus on staffing, scheduling, and maintaining efficient pharmacy functioning within a psychiatric care setting. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a licensed pharmacist with hospital and management experience to apply leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day pharmacy operations to ensure safe, effective medication use.
• Manage staffing and scheduling for pharmacy personnel including one part-time pharmacist and pharmacy technician.
• Oversee order entry and medication distribution systems; training provided for order entry system with preference for Omnicell experience.
• Maintain clear communication through regular emails and monthly one-on-one meetings with management.
• Conduct meetings and provide updates on pharmacy status and performance.
• Apply basic financial knowledge to support pharmacy budgeting and resource allocation.
• Serve as pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) with responsibility for regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Support off-hour pharmacy needs via on-call availability Monday through Friday, with weekend coverage by part-time pharmacist.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois pharmacist licensure required.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy management experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy essential, psychiatric or behavioral health experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Omnicell automation preferred; training available for order entry system.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle basic financial aspects of pharmacy operations.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• On-call coverage 7 days per week.
• Weekend coverage handled by part-time pharmacist.

Additional Details:

• No sterile compounding responsibilities.
• Dress code: business casual.
• Onsite training provided.
• Nearest major airport: ORD.

This contract engagement begins August 17th and continues until a permanent candidate is hired. Candidates interested in managing a focused pharmacy team in a specialized facility are encouraged to apply. Take the next step in your pharmacy leadership career by submitting your application today.

Compensation for this position ranges from $75.00 to $89.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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