Director of Pharmacy in Washington, IL

A leadership opportunity is available for an experienced Director of Pharmacy to oversee pharmacy operations at a new behavioral health facility in Illinois. This role involves establishing pharmacy services from the ground up, ensuring efficient and compliant medication management in a specialized inpatient behavioral setting.

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Job Type: Contract (starting May 25th through July; end date may vary)
Schedule:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pharmacy setup and operations at a newly opened behavioral health hospital
• Manage order entry via HCS system, with provided training
• Oversee Omnicell automation stocking and utilization
• Approve medication orders and participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) meetings
• Serve as the sole pharmacy leadership on site with no technician support
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Illinois pharmacist license required
• Proven inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, preferably behavioral health
• Familiarity with HCS and Omnicell systems is preferred; training will be provided
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to build pharmacy operations in a start-up environment

Additional Details:

• Business casual dress code
• Local candidates preferred; travel expenses may be reviewed for out-of-area applicants
• Nearest airport: Peoria International Airport
• No sterile compounding duties involved

This contract position offers a unique chance to shape the pharmacy program within a new behavioral health facility. Experienced pharmacy directors who are adaptable and ready for a leadership challenge are encouraged to apply.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career by submitting your application today.

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.