Interim Director of Pharmacy - Missouri

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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Ellie Zarr - Senior Pharmacy Recruiter
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