Director of Pharmacy - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Lead pharmacy operations as the Director of Pharmacy, overseeing inpatient services with a focus on behavioral health in a specialized healthcare setting. This contract role offers an opportunity to manage a pharmacy team during a critical transition period, starting with training alongside the outgoing director on February 25th and covering until late May or until a permanent candidate is placed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage pharmacy staffing including two part-time pharmacists and multiple pharmacy technicians.
• Oversee medication dispensing, verify technician work, and conduct order entry using the HCS system; training is available for HCS.
• Assist with stocking and maintaining Omnicell automation systems.
• Lead Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee efforts and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Develop and update policies to maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards, particularly during accreditation review.
• Ensure timely medication delivery to patients and maintain cost control within the departmental budget.
• Provide on-call coverage with generally light call responsibilities and support weekend pharmacy operations as needed.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Licensed pharmacist in North Carolina with demonstrated inpatient pharmacy management experience.
• Background in behavioral health pharmacy preferred.
• Exposure to Joint Commission requirements is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with HCS order entry system and Omnicell automation a plus, though comprehensive training will be provided.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, including on-call duties.
• Weekend shifts from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm when not covered by part-time pharmacists.

Additional Information:

• The site recently implemented Omnicell automation (January 2024) and is undergoing Joint Commission accreditation.
• This contract requires 4-5 days of training with the current Director of Pharmacy before assuming full responsibilities.
• Candidates local to the area are preferred; travel expense considerations will be discussed if relocation or travel is necessary.

This position is ideal for a pharmacy leader ready to ensure quality inpatient behavioral health pharmacy services and operational excellence. Apply now to participate in this crucial role and support a dynamic healthcare site through a key leadership transition.