Director of Pharmacy | Grand Rapids, Michigan

An immediate opening is available for a Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) role at a behavioral health facility near Grand Rapids, MI. This contractual position provides essential pharmacy leadership and operational oversight to a behavioral health setting with an average daily census of 40 patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Director of Pharmacy and PIC, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Verify medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and manage pharmacy inventory, ensuring medication availability.
• Oversee pharmacy operations without technician support.
• Utilize and optimize workflows within the HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation platforms (preferred experience).
• Coordinate with clinical staff to support behavioral health patient care.

Qualifications:

• Current Michigan pharmacist license in good standing is required.
• Experience in behavioral health pharmacy practices is preferred.
• Familiarity with HCS order entry systems and Omnicell automation highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage pharmacy operations independently.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on-site.
• Saturdays, remote coverage from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Location & Facility:

• Position is based near Byron Center, MI.
• Close proximity to Gerald Ford International Airport (GRR).
• Dress code includes purple scrubs on-site.

This contract covers the period from ASAP until the current Director’s final day on May 22, with expected continuation for approximately eight weeks or until the permanent role is filled.

Qualified candidates who are licensed pharmacists in Michigan and have leadership experience in behavioral health pharmacy operations are encouraged to apply promptly to ensure continuity of pharmacy services in this specialized setting.