Director of Pharmacy | Aurora, 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.

This opportunity offers a key leadership role overseeing pharmacy operations in a specialized psychiatric hospital setting. The position requires hands-on management and accountability for maintaining smooth pharmacy functions during a transitional period.

Location:
New Lenox, IL (Aurora area)
Nearest Airport: ORD

Schedule & Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• On-call coverage 7 days a week (weekends covered by part-time pharmacist)

Role Overview:
Serving as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), you will be responsible for daily management and operational oversight of the pharmacy. The facility specializes in behavioral health and psychiatric care, supporting a team comprising one part-time pharmacist and one pharmacy technician. This contract position begins mid-August and will continue until a permanent candidate is hired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead staffing, scheduling, and pharmacy team coordination
• Conduct and participate in meetings to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Maintain pharmacy operations with strong communication and financial oversight
• Oversee Omnicell automation system operations; order entry system proficiency (training provided)
• Manage pharmacy workflow without sterile compounding duties
• Provide regular progress updates via email and monthly one-on-one meetings with the account manager

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Illinois Pharmacist license required
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy management experience, preferably in a hospital or behavioral health setting
• Experience with Omnicell automation is highly preferred
• Strong communication skills and basic financial knowledge essential

Perks & Work Environment:

• Business casual dress code
• Onsite training available
• Supportive setting focused on psychiatric care pharmacy services

This is a contract role delivering essential leadership during a critical hiring phase. If you have a background in hospital pharmacy leadership, strong management capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining excellent pharmacy services, apply now to take on this impactful position.

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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