Interim Director of Pharmacy – Behavioral Health

Job Title: Director of Pharmacy – Interim Coverage | Behavioral Health
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM On-Call
Assignment Length: March 30, 2026 – June 30, 2026

Specialty Medical Staffing is currently hiring an Interim Director of Pharmacy for a behavioral health facility in the Indianapolis, IN area. This position will oversee pharmacy operations while also performing staffing responsibilities in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Leadership and inpatient pharmacy experience are required.

This role may also require the pharmacist to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and will involve on-call coverage as needed, including potential weekend on-call.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: March 30, 2026

• End Date: June 30, 2026

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• On-call: Required (weekend on-call possible)

• Setting: Behavioral Health Facility

• Pharmacy System: HCS (training available)

• Automation: Pyxis (training available)

Pharmacy Overview

• Behavioral health facility environment

• Previous Director of Pharmacy available to assist with onboarding and operational support

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily pharmacist staffing duties including order verification and medication dispensing

• Verify and dispense medications including controlled substances

• Manage Pyxis automated dispensing cabinet systems

• Maintain pharmacy compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state board regulations

• Oversee pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance as Director of Pharmacy

• Collaborate with facility leadership and healthcare providers to support safe medication practices

Training & Support

• Onsite training with outgoing Director of Pharmacy

• Ongoing remote support from Assistant Director of Pharmacy and other system Directors of Pharmacy

Requirements

• Active Indiana Pharmacist License in good standing

• Inpatient pharmacy experience required

• Leadership experience required

• Ability to manage pharmacy operations independently

Local candidates are preferred, though travel expenses may be considered for the right candidate.

Benefits of Working with Specialty Medical Staffing

• Highly competitive pay

• Weekly direct deposit

• Full medical benefits available

• Award-winning support staff available to assist you throughout your assignment

• Flexible opportunities with leading healthcare facilities

• Dedicated recruiter support

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background check

• Drug screen

• Education verification

• COVID vaccine verification

• TB test

• Flu shot

• HIPAA training

• Job description review

• Code of conduct review and signed attestation

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ABOUT US:
Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position. 

-We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
-We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
-We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
-We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
-We look forward to working with you!

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