Interim Director of Pharmacy - Missouri

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1 years Director of Pharmacy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A respected community hospital in South-Central Missouri is seeking an experienced Director of Pharmacy to provide leadership coverage for a maternity leave. This is an outstanding opportunity for a pharmacy leader who enjoys operational oversight, regulatory compliance, staff management, and driving departmental initiatives within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Details

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekend Rotation: None
• Type: 13-Week Travel Contract
• Dates Needed: 7/9-10/1 (with 2 weeks of training prior to coverage).
  
  

Position Overview

• The Interim Director of Pharmacy will serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations. This leadership role requires a pharmacist who can effectively manage personnel, maintain regulatory compliance, support medication-use initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for the inpatient pharmacy department
• Provide leadership and oversight for pharmacy operations and staff
• Develop and manage pharmacist and technician schedules
• Partner with purchasing personnel to address medication inventory and supply chain needs
• Lead Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings, including agenda preparation and implementation of approved initiatives
• Participate in medical staff and quality improvement committee meetings
• Conduct departmental meetings and daily staff huddles
• Manage controlled substance ordering and regulatory compliance activities
• Oversee payroll functions and automated dispensing cabinet user access
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource for pharmacy staff
• Assist with sterile compounding when operational needs require
  
  

Requirements

• MO Pharmacist License in good standing
• Medication Therapy Services Certification
• 3 years of Inpatient experience
• Previous pharmacy leadership experience in a hospital setting
• Meditech Expanse experience preferred
  
  

Why Apply?

• Competitive Weekly pay
• Gain valuable DOP experience in a community hospital setting with diverse clinical service lines
• Work a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no on-call responsibilities
• Structured onsite training provided prior to independent coverage for a smooth transition
• Full benefits package available
• Non-taxed travel allowances provided each week
  
  

We Are Reviewing Candidates And Setting Up Interviews Immediately. This Is a High-demand Opening That Will Close Quickly—apply ASAP! For Immediate Consideration, Please Contact

• Ellie Zarr - Senior Pharmacy Recruiter
• Phone: 281-506-2504
• Email: Ellie.Zarr@soliant.com
  
  

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