Director of Pharmacy - Saint Charles, Missouri

A leadership opportunity is available to manage inpatient pharmacy services as the Director of Pharmacy at a healthcare facility located in West Plains, MO. This contract position requires coverage from approximately July 9 to October 1, with two weeks of onsite training before coverage begins.

Location: West Plains, MO
Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No on-call duties, but must be available as a resource for pharmacy staff

Qualifications and Experience:

• Licensed Pharmacist in Missouri with Medication Therapy Services certification
• Proven inpatient pharmacy experience
• Ability to serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
• Preferred experience with Meditech Expanse order entry system

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services and take on PIC duties
• Oversee and create schedules for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Collaborate with the Buyer to manage medication supply chain challenges
• Lead the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including meeting preparation and initiative implementation
• Attend multiple medical staff committee meetings monthly and contribute to COPD readmission reduction efforts
• Conduct monthly department meetings and daily weekday huddles
• Manage ordering of controlled substances biweekly and maintain Pyxis user and payroll oversight
• Potentially assist with sterile compounding as needed, especially in staff call-in situations

Work Environment:

• The department comprises 4.5 pharmacist FTEs and 6 technician FTEs
• Specialties include OB (no NICU/high-risk pregnancy), orthopedics, pediatrics (no PICU), oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, adult behavioral health, endocrinology, podiatry, general surgery, rheumatology, and wound care
• The facility is preparing for a Joint Commission survey in fall 2026
• Dress code is business casual or scrubs in any color or print

This contract role provides an essential leadership function in a busy inpatient pharmacy setting. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply and help deliver high-quality pharmacy services.