Director of Pharmacy - Evanston, IL

Leading the pharmacy operations at a newly opening behavioral health facility requires a focused, dynamic Director of Pharmacy with both leadership experience and clinical expertise. This role offers an exciting opportunity to establish pharmacy services from the ground up in a specialized inpatient behavioral hospital setting.

Located in Peoria, IL, this contract position is essential to launching the pharmacy department, with a start date as soon as May 25th through July (end date subject to change). Coverage hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with required on-call availability following each shift and possible weekend on-call duties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the working Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge
• Spearheading the opening of the pharmacy, including initial setup and Omnicell stocking
• Approving medication orders and overseeing order entry system usage (HCS experience preferred)
• Participating in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee meetings
• Establishing pharmacy workflows and protocols for a behavioral health inpatient site
• Managing pharmacy operations independently without tech support

Qualifications and desired experience:

• Licensed pharmacist in Illinois (required)
• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, preferably behavioral health
• Familiarity with HCS order entry and Omnicell automation systems is a strong plus
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work autonomously in a new facility startup

Perks of this position include comprehensive training on HCS and Omnicell systems and the chance to directly impact pharmacy services in a highly specialized behavioral health environment.

This contract role is ideal for a pharmacist director seeking a challenging assignment with meaningful responsibilities and the opportunity to shape pharmacy services from inception.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this pivotal role in a behavioral health pharmacy setting are encouraged to apply promptly.

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.