Director of Pharmacy | Pomona, Missouri

Oversee the inpatient pharmacy operations as the Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services in West Plains, MO. This contract position requires a Missouri pharmacist license and Medication Therapy Services certification, with coverage starting approximately July 9 through October 1. A two-week onsite training period will be provided before assuming full responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead daily weekday department huddles and monthly staff meetings.
• Develop and manage schedules for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
• Collaborate with the Buyer to resolve medication supply chain issues.
• Organize and facilitate Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings, including agenda creation and implementation of approved initiatives.
• Participate in monthly medical staff committee meetings and COPD readmissions reduction meetings.
• Manage controlled substance orders twice weekly and oversee payroll and Pyxis access.
• Provide clinical guidance to pharmacy staff when needed, without requiring on-call duties.
• Oversee sterile compounding activities when necessary due to staff call-ins.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Active Missouri pharmacist license.
• Medication Therapy Services certification.
• Proven inpatient pharmacy experience.
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse system preferred, especially drug dictionary management.
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary clinical pharmacy team.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to coordinate multiple pharmacy functions.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• No office on-call; however, available as a resource during working hours.

Site Information:

• Supports diverse specialty areas including OB (without NICU or high-risk pregnancy), orthopedics, pediatrics (excluding PICU), oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, adult behavioral health, endocrinology, podiatry, general surgery, rheumatology, and wound care.
• Pharmacy team comprises 4.5 pharmacist FTEs and 6 technician FTEs.
• The organization is preparing for Joint Commission survey in fall 2026.

Dress Code:

• Business casual or scrubs (any color or print).

This contract opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist leader ready to take charge of inpatient pharmacy services with a collaborative team in an accredited facility. Apply now to contribute your expertise and maintain high-quality pharmacy operations throughout this coverage period.