Pharmacist - Pomona, CA

An Interim Director of Pharmacy (DOP) role is available at an acute behavioral health hospital in Southern California. This position combines leadership and Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities, ideal for a highly organized professional with inpatient experience ready to step into a critical management role.

Location:

• Glendora, CA (Pomona area)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pharmacy operations including staffing, scheduling, and on-call coordination
• Conduct medication error and adverse drug reaction investigations and submit documentation
• Manage medication ordering processes, including AmerisourceBergen and long-acting injectable (LAI) replacements
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and participate in relevant meetings
• Oversee pharmacy staff including one full-time pharmacist and part-time technician support
• Collaborate remotely with a sister hospital for after-hours coverage
• Utilize Cerner for order entry and Omnicell for site automation

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active California Pharmacist License
• Minimum of 3 years management experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting
• Proven multitasker able to handle diverse duties in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with behavioral health pharmacy operations strongly preferred

Schedule and Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)
• On-call coverage weekly Monday through Thursday, plus first and last weekend of each month
• No regular weekend shifts required

Additional Information:

• Site includes 63 licensed beds with an average daily census of 62
• Pharmacy team includes one full-time pharmacist and part-time technician
• Provides 2–3 days of training with outgoing Director of Pharmacy
• Contract position starting November 2nd, covering until permanent director is hired

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead pharmacy services in a specialized behavioral health environment with strong institutional support. Candidates with a strong background in inpatient and behavioral health pharmacy management are encouraged to apply.

Take the next step to advance your pharmacy leadership career by submitting your application today.

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.