Pharmacist - Whittier, CA

An interim leadership opportunity is available for a licensed pharmacist with management experience to serve as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge at an acute behavioral health hospital in Southern California. This role demands a skilled multitasker comfortable overseeing pharmacy operations, staff, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Located in Glendora, CA, this 63-licensed bed facility supports an average daily census of 62 patients. The pharmacy team consists of one full-time pharmacist and a part-time pharmacy technician who assists with medication preparation, unit inspections, and phone support. The site uses Cerner for order entry and Omnicell for automation. A sister hospital provides remote support during after-hours and weekends when the pharmacy is closed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage pharmacy staffing, scheduling, and on-call rotations (weekly Mon-Thurs evenings and selected weekends)
• Lead medication error and adverse drug reaction investigations and document submissions
• Oversee ordering processes including AmerisourceBergen and long-acting injectable (LAI) replacements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support preparation for accreditation surveys
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in hospital meetings
• Provide guidance and training for pharmacy staff, including onboarding support from the outgoing Director of Pharmacy

Qualifications:

• Active California Pharmacist License
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient pharmacy management experience, preferably in behavioral health
• Proven multitasking ability and leadership skills
• Familiarity with Cerner and Omnicell systems preferred

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• On-call coverage Monday through Thursday evenings plus the first and last weekend of each month
• No weekend on-site coverage required

This contract opportunity begins November 2nd and will continue until a permanent Director of Pharmacy is hired. Training and transition support will be provided by the current Director through early November.

Pharmacists with experience overseeing inpatient behavioral health pharmacy operations and leading small teams are encouraged to apply for this rewarding leadership role. Please submit your application to be considered for this vital position.

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.