Director of Pharmacy | Lake Saint Louis, Missouri

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.

Oversee and lead inpatient pharmacy services in a key leadership role that demands both clinical expertise and operational management. This contract position, based in West Plains, MO, requires a licensed Missouri pharmacist with Medication Therapy Services certification to serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) and Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services.

Location: West Plains, Missouri
Contract Duration: Approximately July 9 – October 1, with 2 weeks of onsite training before coverage begins
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No on-call responsibilities, but will act as an expert resource for pharmacy staff

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the inpatient pharmacy team, including 4.5 pharmacist FTEs and 6 technician FTEs
• Serve as Pharmacist in Charge, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met
• Create and maintain staff schedules for pharmacists and technicians
• Chair and organize Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings, develop agendas, and implement approved initiatives
• Collaborate with the Buyer to address medication supply and shortages
• Participate in hospital medical staff and quality committees, including COPD readmissions reduction efforts
• Conduct monthly department meetings and daily weekday huddles
• Oversee ordering of controlled substances and manage Pyxis system access and payroll
• Potential to perform sterile compounding during staff absences

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Licensed Missouri pharmacist with Medication Therapy Services certification
• Proven inpatient pharmacy experience, with leadership at a director level preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse order entry system and drug dictionary management
• Comfort working in diverse specialty areas such as OB (non-NICU), orthopedics, pediatrics (non-PICU), oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, behavioral health, and more
• Ability to maintain composure and serve as a resource to pharmacy staff for clinical and operational questions

Work Environment:

• Joint Commission survey scheduled for fall 2026, indicating a focus on regulatory compliance and quality improvement
• Dress code is business casual or scrubs (any color or print)

This contract offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership in a multifaceted inpatient pharmacy setting. If you are a Missouri-licensed pharmacist ready to step into a critical management role with comprehensive responsibilities, apply now to make an impact on patient care and pharmacy operations.

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