Director of Pharmacy | High Point, North Carolina

This leadership role oversees a behavioral health pharmacy within a healthcare facility, managing operations to ensure the timely delivery of medications and efficient staff utilization. The position begins with a comprehensive 4-5 day training alongside the outgoing Director of Pharmacy starting February 25th, continuing coverage until May 29th or until a permanent candidate is placed. This assignment offers a valuable opportunity for pharmacy professionals experienced in inpatient management and interested in behavioral health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and technicians, ensuring adequate coverage and workflow efficiency.
• Oversee medication dispensing, order verification using the Health Care Systems (HCS) order entry system, and Omnicell automation stocking processes.
• Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committees, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and update policies as necessary.
• Maintain cost controls related to drug utilization and staffing within assigned budget limits.
• Ensure patient medication needs are fulfilled promptly.
• Provide support and supervision to pharmacy technicians with dispensing, ordering, and repackaging processes, though technicians do not handle order entry.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active North Carolina pharmacist license.
• Proven experience in inpatient pharmacy management.
• Behavioral health pharmacy experience and knowledge of Joint Commission standards strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation is beneficial but not required; training available.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Schedule & Coverage:

• Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, with generally light on-call responsibilities.
• Weekend hours required if part-time pharmacist coverage is unavailable, from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Benefits & Perks:

• Exposure to a Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health pharmacy setting.
• Opportunity to lead in a recently automated site using Omnicell technology.
• Contract role with potential for local or travel arrangements; travel expense considerations as needed.

If you hold a North Carolina pharmacist license with inpatient and management experience and are ready to apply your skills to a dynamic behavioral health pharmacy environment, consider this leadership opportunity. Apply now to coordinate comprehensive pharmacy services that directly impact patient care and outcomes.