Director of Pharmacy in Willow Springs, MO

This contract opportunity is for an experienced Director of Pharmacy to oversee inpatient pharmacy services. The position requires a Missouri pharmacist license and Medication Therapy Services certification to provide leadership and support in a hospital setting. Coverage is from July 7, 2026, through November 7, 2026, with work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Location:

• Willow Springs, MO

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Lead the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including agenda creation, meeting facilitation, and implementation of approved initiatives.
• Develop weekly schedules for pharmacists and technicians.
• Collaborate with the Buyer to resolve medication supply chain challenges.
• Attend multiple medical staff and COPD readmissions reduction meetings monthly.
• Conduct daily department huddles during weekdays and monthly department meetings.
• Manage controlled substance ordering twice weekly.
• Oversee payroll and Pyxis access management.
• Provide guidance and act as a resource for pharmacy staff concerns without on-call duties.
• Potentially perform sterile compounding during staff shortages.
• Participate in onboarding and training, including two weeks of onsite training prior to maternity leave.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Licensed pharmacist in Missouri.
• Medication Therapy Services certification.
• Inpatient pharmacy experience.
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse preferred, particularly managing drug dictionaries.
• Leadership capabilities in pharmacy operational management.

Perks and Environment:

• Business casual or scrubs dress code.
• Collaborative team with 4.5 pharmacist FTEs and 6 technician FTEs.
• Exposure to diverse specialty areas including OB, Orthopedics, Pediatrics (non-PICU), Oncology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Adult Behavioral Health, Endocrinology, Podiatry, General Surgery, Rheumatology, and Wound Care.

This contract role offers the opportunity to lead pharmacy services at a facility preparing for their upcoming Joint Commission survey. If you meet licensure and experience requirements and are ready to support inpatient pharmacy leadership, apply to take on this pivotal role.