Director of Pharmacy | O Fallon, Missouri

A leadership opportunity is available to oversee inpatient pharmacy services at a well-established healthcare facility in West Plains, MO, covering a seven-week period from early July through October with two weeks of onsite training beforehand. This role requires a licensed Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) with a strong background in inpatient pharmacy practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, managing daily operations and departmental leadership
• Develop and maintain schedules for pharmacists and technicians
• Collaborate with the Buyer to resolve medication supply chain challenges
• Lead the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including meeting preparation and implementation of initiatives
• Participate in multiple medical staff committee meetings and COPD readmissions reduction efforts
• Conduct monthly department meetings and daily weekday huddles to enhance communication and workflow
• Manage controlled substances orders twice weekly and oversee payroll and Pyxis user access
• Provide guidance and support to pharmacy staff as a primary resource
• Assume pharmacist-in-charge responsibilities, ensuring compliance and regulatory standards
• Potentially perform sterile compounding duties during staff shortages

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active Missouri pharmacist license and certification in Medication Therapy Services
• Proven experience in inpatient pharmacy operations
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse order entry system preferred, particularly drug dictionary management
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Staff: Approximately 4.5 pharmacist and 6 technician full-time equivalents
• Specialty Areas: Includes OB (excluding NICU/high-risk pregnancy), orthopedics, pediatrics (no PICU), oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, adult behavioral health, endocrinology, podiatry, general surgery, rheumatology, and wound care
• Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs of any color or print
• Contract position with comprehensive on-site training provided

This assignment offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified pharmacy leader to demonstrate expertise in directing inpatient pharmacy services in a diverse clinical environment. Candidates ready to bring their knowledge and leadership to this role are encouraged to apply.