Director of Pharmacy | Naperville, Illinois

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.

This contract role offers an opportunity to lead pharmacy operations at a behavioral health facility specializing in psychiatric care. The ideal candidate brings hospital pharmacy expertise and management experience to oversee daily functions, maintain compliance, and support staff within a specialized psychiatric setting.

Location: New Lenox, IL
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, with on-call coverage required seven days a week
Position Type: Contract, starting August 17th until a permanent candidate is hired

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), ensuring smooth pharmacy operations
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and pharmacy meetings
• Maintain daily pharmacy activities with an emphasis on quality and compliance
• Communicate progress and updates regularly via emails and monthly one-on-one meetings with the account manager
• Oversee pharmacy automation, primarily using Omnicell system (experience preferred; training provided)
• Handle order entry system utilization (training provided)
• Supervise a pharmacy team consisting of one part-time pharmacist and one technician
• Apply basic financial knowledge to support pharmacy budgeting and reporting needs

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Valid Illinois Pharmacist licensure is required
• Minimum of three years in a hospital pharmacy management role is preferred
• Experience working in psychiatric or behavioral health pharmacy is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with Omnicell automation systems is a plus

Work Environment & Perks:

• Business casual dress code
• Onsite training will be provided to ensure smooth transition into role
• Facility is accessible via Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
• Dedicated tech support available for Omnicell restocking

This contract position offers the chance to lead and maintain pharmacy services in a specialized psychiatric hospital environment. Candidates interested in applying are encouraged to submit their credentials promptly to begin coverage on August 17th.

Compensation for this position ranges from $75.00 to $89.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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