Pharmacy Director | Willow Springs, Missouri

This contract opportunity is for a Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services to provide leadership as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) at a well-established healthcare facility in Missouri. The role offers the chance to oversee a diverse inpatient pharmacy team during a critical period, contributing to high-quality patient care across multiple specialty areas.

Location: West Plains, Missouri

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No on-call required, but availability as a resource for pharmacy staff is expected

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage inpatient pharmacy operations, including staff scheduling for pharmacists and technicians
• Collaborate with the Buyer to resolve medication supply chain challenges
• Oversee the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee: prepare agendas, conduct meetings, and implement initiatives
• Participate in medical staff committees and quality improvement projects such as COPD readmissions reduction
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings and daily weekday huddles
• Order controlled substances twice weekly and manage payroll and Pyxis access controls
• Support sterile compounding activities as needed, especially during staff absences

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Current Missouri pharmacist license required
• Medication Therapy Services certification mandatory
• Proven inpatient pharmacy experience essential
• Experience with Meditech Expanse preferred, especially in managing the drug dictionary
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information:

• This position includes a two-week onsite training period prior to maternity leave
• Dress code is business casual or scrubs, with flexibility in color and print
• The department includes 4.5 pharmacist FTEs and 6 technician FTEs
• The facility is preparing for Joint Commission survey in fall 2026

This contract runs from early July to early November 2026 and is ideal for an experienced pharmacy leader comfortable managing an inpatient setting with diverse clinical specialties. If you are ready to contribute your expertise and guide a dedicated team through this important coverage period, we encourage you to apply.