Pharmacy Director - Greensboro, North Carolina

Lead pharmacy operations at a behavioral health facility focused on delivering timely, high-quality medication services within a well-established and Joint Commission-accredited environment. This temporary leadership role requires a licensed North Carolina pharmacist with inpatient pharmacy and management expertise, ideally complemented by behavioral health and Joint Commission experience.

Position Details:

• Location: Greensboro, NC
• Job Type: Contract
• Duration: Training begins February 25th with outgoing Director of Pharmacy; coverage through May 29th or until permanent placement
• Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM plus on-call (typically light)
  • Weekend hours 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM if not covered by part-time pharmacist

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacy staffing—dispensing medications, verifying orders in the HCS system, and checking technician work
• Facilitate orientation and training of pharmacy team members, including new automation tools like Omnicell
• Manage formulary activities including Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committees and antimicrobial stewardship
• Develop and update policies to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and optimize safety
• Ensure timely medication availability for patients and maintain staffing coverage within budget constraints
• Support technicians with dispensing, ordering, and repackaging; note technicians do not perform order entry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current North Carolina pharmacist license required
• Experience with inpatient pharmacy management and behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards
• Exposure to HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation advantageous but training provided
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on cost and staff management

Pharmacy Team Size:

• 2 part-time pharmacists (0.5 FTE)
• 1 full-time technician (30 hours/week)
• 3 part-time technicians

This contract opportunity offers a leadership role in a respected, long-standing healthcare facility that recently enhanced its technology infrastructure. Candidates local to Greensboro are preferred. For out-of-area applicants, travel expenses will be considered.

If you are ready to provide pivotal pharmacy leadership and support to a behavioral health setting, apply today to secure this valuable contract engagement.