Pharmacy Manager in Barboursville, WV

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 role offers an exciting opportunity to serve as the Interim Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge at a behavioral health hospital in West Virginia. The position supports a licensed 165-bed facility with an average daily census of 130 patients, providing leadership and operational oversight within a dynamic healthcare environment. This contract assignment begins on August 31, 2026, covering the period until a permanent Director of Pharmacy is hired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all pharmacy operations as the Interim Director of Pharmacy and PIC, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and administrative duties
• Oversee medication distribution and inventory management with support from pharmacy technicians
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care in the behavioral health setting
• Participate in on-call coverage following each shift and on weekends
• Engage in onsite training provided by the retiring Director of Pharmacy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current West Virginia pharmacist licensure is required
• Proven experience in hospital pharmacy management is essential
• Familiarity with Omnicell automation system preferred; training available
• Experience with HCS order entry system preferred; training provided
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a team consisting of one full-time pharmacist, per diem pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• On-call responsibilities after shifts and weekends

Additional Information:

• The facility’s pharmacy supports a specialized behavioral health patient population
• Dress code is business casual
• Comprehensive onsite training will be provided for system onboarding and role transition
• This is a contract position with flexibility to accommodate candidate needs

This assignment is an excellent fit for a pharmacist manager ready to step into a leadership role with a respected organization while supporting a critical transition. Candidates with West Virginia licensure and hospital pharmacy management experience are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this leadership opportunity in behavioral health pharmacy services.

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