Inpatient Director of Pharmacy - Cicero, IL

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.

A direct hire opportunity is available to lead the pharmacy department at a historic not-for-profit acute care hospital serving Chicago's South Side community since 1912. This role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $165,000 to $185,000, complemented by an eligible $3,000 annual bonus and relocation assistance based on distance.

Location:
Chicago, Illinois – South Side

Work Schedule:

• Pharmacy Operating Hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full scope of clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management for the hospital’s pharmacy department.
• Collaborate closely with hospital administration and clinical leadership teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Manage a diverse pharmacy team of approximately 20 employees, including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Drive initiatives that support community health, focusing on serving an underserved patient population.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing (mandatory with full disclosure of all licenses held).
• Minimum three years’ Director of Pharmacy experience in an acute care inpatient hospital setting.
• Minimum three years’ acute care inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD degree strongly preferred.
• Board Certification and hospital pharmacy residency completion a plus.
• Experience managing multi-level pharmacy teams.
• Background in community or safety-net hospital environments.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and personal day.
• Six paid company holidays.
• Access to continuing education courses and career development opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• License reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Relocation assistance considered.

This role is ideal for pharmacy leaders committed to making a tangible impact in a community-focused hospital setting.

If you hold an active Illinois Pharmacist License and possess strong leadership experience in inpatient acute care pharmacy, consider becoming a key leader in a well-established community hospital on Chicago’s South Side. Apply today to explore this rewarding leadership opportunity.

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