Pharmacy Manager in Barboursville, WV

This role offers an exciting opportunity to serve as the Interim Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge at a behavioral health hospital in West Virginia. The position supports a licensed 165-bed facility with an average daily census of 130 patients, providing leadership and operational oversight within a dynamic healthcare environment. This contract assignment begins on August 31, 2026, covering the period until a permanent Director of Pharmacy is hired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all pharmacy operations as the Interim Director of Pharmacy and PIC, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and administrative duties
• Oversee medication distribution and inventory management with support from pharmacy technicians
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care in the behavioral health setting
• Participate in on-call coverage following each shift and on weekends
• Engage in onsite training provided by the retiring Director of Pharmacy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current West Virginia pharmacist licensure is required
• Proven experience in hospital pharmacy management is essential
• Familiarity with Omnicell automation system preferred; training available
• Experience with HCS order entry system preferred; training provided
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a team consisting of one full-time pharmacist, per diem pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• On-call responsibilities after shifts and weekends

Additional Information:

• The facility’s pharmacy supports a specialized behavioral health patient population
• Dress code is business casual
• Comprehensive onsite training will be provided for system onboarding and role transition
• This is a contract position with flexibility to accommodate candidate needs

This assignment is an excellent fit for a pharmacist manager ready to step into a leadership role with a respected organization while supporting a critical transition. Candidates with West Virginia licensure and hospital pharmacy management experience are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this leadership opportunity in behavioral health pharmacy services.