Pharmacy Director - Allentown, Pennsylvania

An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced pharmacy leader to serve as Director of Pharmacy with possible Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities at a behavioral health facility. This contract role supports inpatient pharmacy operations with a focus on behavioral health services, requiring active Pennsylvania pharmacist licensure.

Location: Bethlehem, PA
Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, plus on-call duties
• Weekend order verification from home twice daily (9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, approximately 1 hour each)
  Start Date: ASAP to cover until permanent hire (current director departs March 13)

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as the primary pharmacist overseeing inpatient behavioral health pharmacy operations
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and collaborate with clinical teams
• Manage medication ordering, stock Omnicell automation units, and provide oversight of inventory
• Lead new pharmacy development initiatives including initial setup, pharmacy policies, and procedure implementation
• Utilize EPIC for order entry with required onsite training
• Support and maintain site automation through Omnicell; experience preferred but training is available
• Operate without pharmacy technician support, demonstrating strong independent management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania pharmacist licensure is required
• Proven experience in inpatient pharmacy settings, preferably within behavioral health
• Knowledge of EPIC order entry system and Omnicell automation preferred
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to develop policies and procedures from the ground up
• Comfortable with on-call responsibilities and weekend remote order verification

Attire for this position is flexible—scrubs or business casual accepted.

This contract role offers the chance to apply your specialized skills in a focused behavioral health environment and contribute to building a streamlined pharmacy service. Candidates with a proactive approach and adaptive leadership style are highly encouraged to apply.

Take the next step in your pharmacy leadership career by submitting your application today.