Interim Director of Pharmacy - Travel Job

We're hiring a licensed pharmacist for a contract Director of Pharmacy / Pharmacist in Charge position at a behavioral hospital in Peoria, IL. You will use clinical and operational expertise to open and establish pharmacy services, ensure safe medication distribution, manage Omnicell automation setup, approve orders, and participate in P&T activities. Training for HCS and Omnicell will be provided. Please apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Pharmacist license required.
• Experience as a Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist in Charge preferred.
• Inpatient hospital experience preferred, ideally in behavioral health settings.
• Experience with Omnicell automation preferred.
• Experience with HCS order entry system preferred.
• Experience setting up or opening a new pharmacy preferred.
• Ability to approve orders, manage P&T meeting responsibilities, and establish formulary and operational workflows.
• Must be able to complete required site-specific credentials including background check, drug screen, HIPAA training, TB test, CPS Code of Conduct, and any additional credentials required by the facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local candidates preferred. Candidate willingness to discuss travel arrangements will be considered.
• Experience working without pharmacy technician support preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• On-call responsibilities required after each shift; weekend on-call coverage possible.
• Will function as the working Director of Pharmacy and will be responsible for pharmacy opening tasks, Omnicell stocking, and pharmacy setup activities.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Benefits Designed for Traveling Pharmacists

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.

• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.

• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact by text, phone, or email.

• 100% Paid Housing Available.

• Travel and License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

You will lead pharmacy services at a new behavioral health hospital with 100 licensed beds. This role impacts quality of care by establishing safe medication distribution, automation workflows, and clinical governance through P&T oversight. Your work will support the care team and patients in a facility starting operations.

Location Highlights

Peoria offers riverfront access and regional transit options within central Illinois. The city sits along the Illinois River and is approximately a short drive from state parks such as Jubilee College State Park, providing outdoor recreation and hiking within 30-60 minutes. Peoria International Airport provides regional flights for easy travel. The area includes cultural attractions such as museums, local dining districts, and seasonal festivals, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with accessible amenities and recreational options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.