Director of Pharmacy - Eddyville, Iowa

This role involves serving as the Interim Director of Pharmacy at a regional hospital in Eddyville, Iowa, providing leadership and management to a small inpatient pharmacy team. The position requires an experienced pharmacist licensed in Iowa with strong skills in pharmacy operations, staff supervision, and financial oversight within a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage pharmacy operations, including a team of 3 pharmacists and 4 technicians
• Provide staffing leadership, ensuring adequate coverage and addressing personnel needs
• Participate in limited on-call duties and attend management meetings
• Oversee compliance with sterile compounding standards (USP 797 and 800)
• Utilize Meditech for order entry and Omnicell automation systems
• Stabilize pharmacy operations while assisting with recruitment efforts for permanent staffing
• Represent the staffing agency and collaborate with hospital administration

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Active Iowa pharmacist license required
• Proven inpatient pharmacy management experience
• Knowledge of sterile compounding protocols and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with Meditech order entry and Omnicell automation preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a small team environment and support operational stability

Schedule/Hours:

• Monday through Friday during business hours, with flexible scheduling to support staff coverage
• Limited on-call responsibilities

This is a contract opportunity expected to last 3+ months to provide interim coverage during the recruitment of a permanent Director of Pharmacy. Professional dress is expected in the workplace. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure success in the role.

If you are a skilled pharmacy leader ready to step into a pivotal interim role with a dedicated team, apply today to make an immediate impact on patient care and pharmacy operations.