Director of Pharmacy | New Lenox, Illinois

Lead the pharmacy operations at a behavioral hospital specializing in psychiatric care, serving as the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge. This contract opportunity begins August 17th in New Lenox, IL, offering a dynamic environment with a focus on maintaining efficient pharmacy services during the transition to a permanent candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacy staffing, scheduling, and daily operations to ensure compliance and optimal service
• Manage communications through emails and monthly one-on-one meetings with the account manager
• Utilize the Omnicell automation system for medication dispensing and inventory management (training provided)
• Maintain effective collaboration with a part-time pharmacist and pharmacy technician team
• Ensure regulatory compliance including Illinois pharmacist licensure requirements
• Apply basic financial knowledge to support budget management and resource allocation
• Participate in meetings and contribute to pharmacy-related policy development
• Provide on-call pharmacy coverage Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with weekend support handled by a part-time pharmacist

Desired Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a pharmacist in Illinois is mandatory
• Minimum of three years’ experience in pharmacy management preferred
• Hospital pharmacy background, ideally with exposure to behavioral health settings
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead a small pharmacy team
• Familiarity with automated dispensing systems, especially Omnicell, is a plus
• Ability to adapt to training for order entry systems used onsite

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• On-call availability seven days a week
• Weekends are covered by part-time staff

Perks:

• Onsite training and support throughout the contract duration
• Business casual dress code for a professional yet comfortable work environment
• Convenient access via the nearby ORD airport

This contract role is ideal for a pharmacist ready to step into a leadership position at a specialized psychiatric facility. The current Director of Pharmacy will remain onsite as a pharmacist to facilitate a smooth transition. Apply now to contribute your expertise in a focused clinical setting and help maintain high standards of patient care and pharmacy operations.

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.