Director of Pharmacy | Onawa, Iowa

Oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations at a 25-bed critical access hospital in Onawa, IA, providing leadership and support to ensure safe, efficient medication distribution and regulatory compliance. This role is offered as a contract-to-hire position with a Monday through Friday schedule, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Manage medication dispensing, order verification, and inventory control within the inpatient pharmacy.
• Supervise, train, and schedule pharmacy staff to maintain optimal workflow and patient safety.
• Develop and implement pharmacy policies and procedures, emphasizing medication safety.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership to improve patient care outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Licensed pharmacist in Iowa or able to obtain license (required).
• Minimum of 3 years of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (required).
• Experience with Omnicell or Epic systems (preferred).
• Background in antibiotic stewardship programs (preferred).
• Familiarity with USP 797/800 standards (preferred).

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

This position offers the opportunity to lead pharmacy operations within a critical access hospital setting while contributing to patient safety and quality of care. If you are a licensed pharmacist with hospital experience seeking a contract-to-hire role and meet the above qualifications, consider applying today.