Director of Pharmacy - Chula Vista, CA

This opportunity is for an Interim Director of Pharmacy in a skilled nursing environment specializing in long-term acute care. The facility is a 70-bed LTAC hospital located in Southern California, offering a dynamic setting to lead pharmacy operations and ensure optimal medication management and patient safety.

Location: Southern California (near Chula Vista)

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Day shifts

Duration: Approximately 13 weeks, with potential for temp-to-hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for the site, overseeing all pharmacy operations and compliance.
• Lead the pharmacy team, ensuring effective medication distribution and use.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize pharmaceutical services and patient outcomes.
• Utilize RX Connect for pharmacy IT management and reporting.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and enforce safety standards in the pharmacy department.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active California Pharmacist License.
• Proven experience as a Director of Pharmacy within California healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage pharmacy staff and workflows.
• Familiarity with RX Connect or similar pharmacy management software.
• Knowledge of long-term acute care hospital pharmacy operations is a plus.

This position offers a valuable leadership role with a reputable healthcare organization, ideal for candidates seeking contract work with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role. The schedule supports a balanced workweek in a stable environment.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this immediate opening and advance their career in pharmacy leadership.

Compensation for this position ranges from $85.00 to $95.00. 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.