Director of Pharmacy | New Lenox, 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.

A leadership opportunity is available for an experienced pharmacy professional to serve as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge at a behavioral hospital specializing in psychiatric care. This contract role demands a dedicated and organized individual to oversee pharmacy operations and maintain smooth functionality until a permanent pharmacist is hired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage pharmacy staffing, scheduling, and daily pharmacy activities
• Serve as primary Pharmacist-in-Charge ensuring compliance with regulations
• Maintain proper use of Omnicell automation system and order entry processes (training provided)
• Support communication and reporting through emails and regular one-on-one meetings with the account manager
• Oversee a small team including one part-time pharmacist and one technician focusing on restocking and support
• Participate in relevant meetings and uphold business/office casual dress standards

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Licensed Pharmacist in Illinois required
• Minimum of three years management experience within a hospital pharmacy preferred
• Prior experience with Omnicell automation highly desired
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and basic financial knowledge to maintain pharmacy operations effectively
• Previous psychiatric behavioral hospital experience is advantageous

Schedule & Location:

• Coverage from August 17th until permanent placement is secured
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, plus on-call coverage 7 days a week
• Weekend coverage provided by part-time pharmacist
• Located in New Lenox, IL, with the nearest airport at ORD for easy travel access

This is an excellent contract leadership role for a pharmacy director eager to work in a specialized psychiatric setting with a small, focused team. Onsite training is available to ensure success in this critical position.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to guide pharmacy operations in this specialized healthcare environment, apply today to contribute your expertise and keep pharmacy services running smoothly.

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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