Director of Pharmacy | Columbus, Georgia

Lead the pharmacy operations of a 325-bed community hospital as an Interim Director of Pharmacy/Pharmacy Consultant. This contract role offers the opportunity to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and staff development within a dynamic healthcare environment. The position starts ASAP for a 13+ week assignment with a Monday to Friday, day shift schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to manage daily pharmacy operations and advance strategic departmental priorities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with DEA, USP, and state regulations while maintaining readiness for surveys and audits.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, personnel management, expense control, and workflow optimization.
• Lead key projects related to clinical services, purchasing optimization, formulary standardization, and revenue cycle management.
• Collaborate effectively with hospital executives, medical staff, department personnel, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve hospital and pharmacy goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of recent or current Director of Pharmacy experience within a larger hospital setting.
• Active Georgia pharmacy licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to coach and develop team members.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and operational management in a hospital pharmacy.

Location:

• Columbus, GA

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, day shifts

This contract role is ideal for seasoned pharmacy leaders ready to make an immediate impact while enhancing pharmacy operations and team performance. Apply now to bring your expertise to this strategic leadership role in a thriving community hospital setting.