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Interim Director of Pharmacy Behavioral Health

Specialty Medical Staffing

Interim Director of Pharmacy

Location: St. Louis, MO Area

Specialty Medical Staffing is currently seeking an Interim Director of Pharmacy for a behavioral health hospital assignment in the St. Louis, MO area. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist with inpatient behavioral health experience who enjoys a hands-on role supporting pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and department oversight.

Assignment Details

  • Start: July 2026
  • Duration: Approximately 6+ weeks
  • Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00am4:00pm plus on-call
  • Weekend: On-call only

Requirements

  • Active Missouri Pharmacist License in good standing
  • Medication Therapy Services Certification required
  • Inpatient behavioral health experience required
  • Pyxis experience required
  • Leadership or management experience preferred
  • Experience with HCS preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for pharmacy operations
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and pharmacy administration
  • Continue pharmacy setup and operational readiness activities
  • Procure, package, and manage medication inventory
  • Stock and maintain Pyxis automation systems
  • Perform medication order verification and clinical review
  • Support regulatory compliance and pharmacy best practices
  • Serve as a pharmacy resource for hospital staff and leadership

Benefits

  • Full medical benefits
  • Comprehensive 401k package
  • Weekly Direct Deposit payments
  • Professional support from our experienced team
  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a hospital pharmacy leadership role

Credentialing Requirements

  • Drug screen
  • HIPAA training
  • Code of Conduct attestation
  • Background check
  • Copy of pharmacist license
  • CV/Resume
  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Flu vaccine (during flu season)
  • TB screening
  • CPR/First Aid certification
  • Hospital onboarding forms
Specialty Medical Staffing
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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