Director of Pharmacy in Washington, IL

Lead the pharmacy operations at a newly opening behavioral health facility as the Director of Pharmacy with PIC responsibilities. This role is ideal for a licensed Illinois pharmacist experienced in inpatient hospital settings, seeking a rewarding contract position to impact a facility’s foundational pharmacy services.

Position Details:

• Location: Peoria, Illinois (Washington area)
• Contract duration: Starting ASAP, May 25th through July (dates may adjust)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM plus on-call coverage after each shift
• Weekend on-call coverage may be required

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the working Director of Pharmacy overseeing all pharmacy functions in the new behavioral health facility
• Lead the pharmacy opening processes, including stocking Omnicell automation cabinets and setting up workflow
• Approve medication orders and participate actively in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee meetings
• Manage pharmacy operations without sterile compounding or tech support, requiring autonomy and leadership
• Utilize HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation; training provided on both platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed pharmacist in Illinois
• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, especially in behavioral health, highly valued
• Familiarity with HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation preferred but not required

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive training on site automation and order entry systems
• Opportunity to build pharmacy services from the ground up in a supportive environment

This contract offers a unique chance to shape pharmacy care in a new behavioral health hospital while leveraging your expertise in hospital pharmacy leadership. If you have the skills and initiative to thrive in this autonomous role, submit your application today for consideration.

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.