Director of Pharmacy - O Fallon, Missouri

A leadership opportunity is available overseeing inpatient pharmacy services with responsibility as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC). This role supports a diverse clinical environment covering specialties including obstetrics (excluding NICU), orthopedics, pediatrics (excluding PICU), oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, behavioral health, endocrinology, podiatry, general surgery, rheumatology, and wound care.

Location: West Plains, MO
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Contract Duration: Approximately July 9 to October 1, with two weeks of onsite training prior to coverage

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Director of Pharmacy, providing leadership and operational excellence in inpatient pharmacy services
• Function as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Develop staffing schedules for pharmacists and technicians to optimize department efficiency
• Collaborate with purchasing to resolve medication supply chain challenges
• Lead the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee: prepare agendas, conduct meetings, and implement initiatives
• Participate in multiple medical staff committees and COPD readmission reduction meetings monthly
• Facilitate monthly department meetings and daily weekday huddles
• Manage pharmacy payroll and control access to automated medication systems (Pyxis)
• Oversee controlled substance ordering twice weekly
• Potential involvement in sterile compounding during staff shortages

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Licensed pharmacist in Missouri with Medication Therapy Services certification
• Proven inpatient pharmacy experience is essential
• Experience with Meditech Expanse, particularly managing drug dictionaries, preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with committee meeting facilitation experience
• Ability to serve as a resource for pharmacy staff, answering questions and resolving concerns

Work Environment:

• Business casual or scrubs attire permitted with any color or print
• Join a committed pharmacy team consisting of approximately 4.5 pharmacist and 6 technician full-time equivalents

This contract assignment offers an engaging leadership role in a collaborative clinical setting with comprehensive onsite support before coverage begins. Candidates with the required Missouri licensure and a solid background in inpatient pharmacy management are encouraged to apply.

Take the next step toward overseeing critical pharmacy operations by submitting your application today.