Director of Pharmacy - Peoria, IL

This opening is for a Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge role at a newly established behavioral health facility in Peoria, IL. This contract position offers an opportunity to lead pharmacy operations during the critical startup phase of the hospital.

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Facility: Behavioral Health Hospital
Job Type: Contract, starting approximately May 25th through July (dates subject to change)
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• On-call coverage after shifts
• Possible weekend on-call

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the working Director of Pharmacy and PIC, overseeing all pharmacy operations
• Lead the setup and stocking of Omnicell automation systems
• Approve medication orders and ensure safe, compliant pharmacy practices
• Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee meetings
• Support the startup of a new behavioral health pharmacy with no sterile compounding involved
• Engage in order entry using HCS system and train with provided resources
• Operate without technician support, managing all pharmacy functions independently

Desired Qualifications:

• Licensed pharmacist in Illinois
• Experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy settings preferred
• Familiarity with HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation highly valued
• Comfortable working autonomously in a startup environment

This role is ideal for a pharmacist ready to take on leadership responsibilities in a behavioral health setting, with flexible contract duration and hands-on involvement in opening a new pharmacy service.

If you have the expertise and Illinois licensure for this evolving setup and want to make a significant impact, submit your application to be considered for this unique Director of Pharmacy opportunity.

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.