Pharmacist - Glendora, California

An opportunity is available for an experienced pharmacy professional to serve as the Interim Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge at a specialized acute behavioral health hospital in Southern California. This role is based in Glendora, CA, within a 63-licensed-bed facility with an average daily census of 62 patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacy operations including staffing, scheduling, and on-call coordination.
• Lead medication error and adverse drug reaction (ADR) investigations and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage medication inventory by submitting AmerisourceBergen and long-acting injectable (LAI) replacement orders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and assist with ongoing accreditation requirements.
• Conduct team meetings and maintain collaborative communication with hospital leadership.
• Benefit from 2-3 days of training alongside the outgoing Director of Pharmacy for a thorough transition.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid California Pharmacist License.
• Minimum of 3 years in pharmacy management, ideally in an inpatient setting.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to lead a small but dedicated pharmacy team (1 full-time pharmacist, 1 part-time technician).
• Experience with Cerner order entry systems and Omnicell automation preferred.
• Background in behavioral health pharmacy practice is highly valuable.

Work Schedule and Coverage:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours weekly.
• Weekly on-call duty Monday through Thursday, plus the first and last weekends of each month.
• No weekend coverage required beyond designated on-call periods.

This contract assignment offers an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact in a behavioral health hospital that is preparing for significant expansion and growth. If you have a strong leadership background in pharmacy services and thrive in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, apply now to be considered for this rewarding role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $61.00 to $76.00. 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.