Inpatient Director of Pharmacy - Orland Park, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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 leadership opportunity is available for a Director of Pharmacy at a well-established acute care hospital located in Chicago’s South Side. This role offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 to $185,000 annually, plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance consideration. The position is a direct hire and involves full responsibility for the clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management of the hospital’s inpatient pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all pharmacy department operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant medication management.
• Manage a diverse pharmacy team of approximately 20 employees, including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff.
• Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership teams to support quality patient care.
• Maintain adherence to Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on community health and underserved populations.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active Illinois pharmacist license in good standing (mandatory).
• Minimum of three years’ Director of Pharmacy experience in an acute care inpatient hospital setting (mandatory).
• At least three years of acute care inpatient pharmacy experience.
• PharmD degree strongly preferred.
• Board certification and hospital pharmacy residency completion are a strong plus.
• Proven leadership managing multi-level pharmacy teams.
• Experience with compliance standards and community or safety-net hospital settings is advantageous.

Pharmacy Operating Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days
• Six company-paid holidays
• Continuing education and career development opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• License reimbursement
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Eligible $3,000 annual bonus
• Relocation assistance based on distance

This role is ideal for a pharmacy leader committed to serving an underserved community and ready to make a meaningful impact. Candidates should be open to relocating to Chicago’s South Side if not already local.

Apply today to advance your career in a challenging and rewarding leadership position that combines clinical expertise with community-focused healthcare.

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