Pharmacist - Ontario, CA

An opportunity is available for an experienced pharmacy leader to serve as the Interim Director of Pharmacy (DOP) and Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) at an acute behavioral health hospital in Southern California. This role requires strong management capabilities and inpatient pharmacy expertise in a specialized psychiatric care environment.

Location: Southern California (Glendora, CA)
Job Type: Contract (starting November 2, coverage until permanent hire, outgoing DOP’s last day November 4, 2026)
Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Weekly on-call duties Monday through Thursday
• On-call coverage on first and last weekend of each month
• No weekend shifts required

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active California Pharmacist License
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in an inpatient setting
• Proven multitasking abilities and leadership skills
• Familiarity with hospital pharmacy workflows in behavioral health facilities
• Experience working with Cerner order entry system and Omnicell automation highly desirable

Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacy staffing and scheduling, including managing on-call coverage
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and lead medication error and adverse drug reaction investigations
• Ensure submission of regulatory documentation and maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Manage medication supply orders including AmerisourceBergen and long-acting injectable replacements
• Collaborate with a small but resourceful staff (1 full-time pharmacist, part-time technician) and leverage remote support from a sister hospital during after-hours
• Complete 2-3 days of training with the outgoing Director of Pharmacy to ensure smooth transition

Facility Highlights:

• Licensed for 63 beds, with an average daily census of 62
• Focused on delivering inpatient behavioral healthcare services
• Preparing for expansion with an additional 100 beds planned
• Recent accreditation by Joint Commission and CIHQ

This contract opportunity offers the chance to lead a critical pharmacy department in a focused behavioral health setting, providing direct impact on patient care and operational standards. Candidates who bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach and thrive within smaller teams will find this role rewarding.

Interested pharmacy professionals with leadership experience and a California license are encouraged to apply and take the next step in their career journey.

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.