Pharmacy Director | Peoria, Illinois

Oversee the pharmacy operations at a new behavioral health facility as the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) in Peoria, IL. This contract role is ideal for a licensed Illinois pharmacist with inpatient hospital experience who thrives in leadership positions and is ready to make an immediate impact by launching and managing pharmacy services in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading pharmacy services for a behavioral health facility during its opening phase
• Overseeing medication stocking and managing the Omnicell automated dispensing system
• Approving medication orders using the HCS order entry system
• Participating in P&T committee meetings to establish and maintain pharmacy standards
• Managing on-call duties Monday through Friday with potential weekend coverage
• Setting up pharmacy operations from the ground up without sterile compounding responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Current Illinois pharmacist license
• Proven experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy operations
• Leadership ability to direct pharmacy services independently
• Familiarity with HCS and Omnicell preferred; comprehensive training will be provided
• Comfortable working in behavioral health specialty areas

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with on-call coverage following shifts
• Possible weekend on-call coverage as needed

This contract assignment starts as soon as May 25th and extends through July, with flexibility on the end date. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of establishing pharmacy services in a new behavioral health hospital with full support and training.

Qualified candidates ready to lead and make a difference are encouraged to apply today. Take this chance to showcase your leadership expertise in a specialized pharmacy environment.

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.