Director of Pharmacy in Greensboro, NC

Lead pharmacy operations and provide expert management oversight as a Director of Pharmacy at a behavioral health facility in Greensboro, NC. This contract role begins with a training period starting February 25th alongside the outgoing Director and extends through May 29th or until the permanent candidate is placed. The position requires a strong background in inpatient pharmacy management, with specific experience in behavioral health and familiarity with Joint Commission standards highly preferred. Candidates must hold a valid North Carolina pharmacist license.

Location: Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Contract (with training start February 25th)
Coverage Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM plus light on-call duties
• Weekend hours of 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM may be needed if not covered by part-time pharmacists

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacy staffing, including dispensing, verification of technician work, and medication order processing using the HCS system (training provided if needed)
• Assist with stocking and managing Omnicell automation systems
• Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee activities, antimicrobial stewardship, policy development, and updates
• Ensure timely medication delivery to patients, manage staffing schedules and budgets, maintaining cost controls on drugs and personnel
• Collaborate with part-time pharmacists and a team of technicians servicing a behavioral health site with recent Omnicell implementation

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist in North Carolina
• Proven inpatient pharmacy management experience
• Behavioral health and Joint Commission accreditation knowledge a plus
• Familiarity with HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation advantageous but not required

Additional Information:

• This role requires 4-5 days of comprehensive training before taking full responsibilities
• Staff includes a mix of part-time pharmacists and technicians, with a history of technician turnover
• Local candidates preferred; travel expense considerations available for qualified out-of-area applicants

Take the lead in advancing pharmacy services within a specialized behavioral health environment by applying now to secure this pivotal leadership role.