Director of Pharmacy – $75-85/hr - Interim Contract

Specialty Medical Staffing; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Comprehensive 401k package

Weekly Direct Deposit payments

Travel assistance may be available for

Job summary

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Pharmacy / Pharmacist-in-Charge for an interim leadership role at an acute behavioral health hospital in Glendora, CA. This position oversees pharmacy operations, leads a small pharmacy team, and ensures regulatory compliance during leadership transition.

The role requires an active California Pharmacist license, inpatient hospital experience, and at least 3 years of management.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacist license required.
• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pharmacy operations as Pharmacist-in-Charge.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and priorities.
• Coordinate medication purchasing and inventory.
• Investigate medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Attend meetings with hospital leadership and clinical staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Pharmacist license (CA)

Inpatient hospital experience

Pharmacy management

Leadership & organization

Tools

Cerner

Omnicell

Job description

Director of Pharmacy – Hospital - Interim Contract

Location: Glendora, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 Hours/Week)
On-Call: Monday - Thursday and the First and Last Weekends of Each Month
Pay Rate: $75-85/hr

Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Director of Pharmacy / Pharmacist-in-Charge (DOP/PIC) for an interim leadership opportunity at an acute behavioral health hospital in Glendora, CA. This position involves overseeing pharmacy operations, managing a small pharmacy team, and maintaining regulatory compliance during the facility's transition to permanent leadership.

Requirements

• Active California Pharmacist license required
• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy management experience required
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and leadership skills
• Cerner and Omnicell experience preferred
• Availability for scheduled weekday and weekend on-call responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pharmacy operations and fulfill Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities
• Manage pharmacy staffing, scheduling, and operational priorities
• Coordinate medication purchasing, inventory, and replacement orders
• Investigate and document medication errors and adverse drug reactions
• Attend meetings and collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical staff
• Maintain regulatory compliance and required pharmacy documentation
• Provide scheduled on-call coverage and support continuity of pharmacy operations

Benefits

• $75-85/hr
• Full medical benefits
• Comprehensive 401k package
• Weekly Direct Deposit payments
• Professional support from our experienced team
• Travel assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position.

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action (EEO/AA)