Pharmacy Director | Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Oversee pharmacy operations at a behavioral health facility as the Director of Pharmacy, ensuring effective medication management and regulatory compliance in a dynamic inpatient setting. This contract role in Winston-Salem, NC, offers the opportunity to lead a small but dedicated pharmacy team through a transitional period, with a start training date of February 25th and coverage through May 29th or until a permanent candidate is placed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily pharmacy activities including dispensing medications, verifying orders via the HCS order entry system, and supervising pharmacy tech work
• Assist with stocking and maintaining the newly installed Omnicell automation system
• Lead Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee initiatives and antimicrobial stewardship programs
• Develop and update pharmacy policies in alignment with behavioral health and Joint Commission standards
• Ensure timely medication delivery to patients and maintain staffing coverage within budget constraints
• Provide on-call coverage during weekdays and support weekend shifts as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• Licensed pharmacist in North Carolina with inpatient pharmacy management experience
• Familiarity with behavioral health pharmacy practice and Joint Commission accreditation standards preferred
• Experience with HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation is a plus but training will be provided if needed
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team consisting of part-time pharmacists and technicians
• Ability to maintain cost control over drug expenditures and staffing resources

Schedule/Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with on-call duties (usually light)
• Weekend coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. if part-time pharmacist hours do not provide coverage

This role requires 4-5 days of on-site training with the outgoing Director of Pharmacy before assuming full responsibility. Candidates local to the area are preferred, though travel considerations will be discussed for remote hires.

Take the lead in a unique behavioral health pharmacy environment, ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical services and operational excellence. Apply now to help shape pharmacy care during this pivotal transitional period.