Director of Pharmacy - Hospital

Specialty Medical Staffing; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide medical staffing firm is seeking an Interim Director of Pharmacy in Independence, MO. This role involves overseeing pharmacy operations at a behavioral health hospital, requiring an active Missouri Pharmacist License and inpatient experience. Responsibilities include pharmacy leadership, medication coordination, and supporting hospital startup. Ideal candidates should have leadership and behavioral health experience. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Missouri Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Inpatient hospital experience is required.
• Behavioral health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy leadership and oversight.
• Support hospital startup and pharmacy setup.
• Coordinate medication ordering with nursing staff.
• Support Omnicell stocking and automation.
• Develop policies and procedures.
• Oversee general pharmacy operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inpatient hospital experience

Behavioral health experience

Education

Active Missouri Pharmacist License

Tools

HCS or Cerner

Omnicell

Job description

Interim Director of Pharmacy - Independence, MO

Specialty Medical Staffing is currently seeking a Director of Pharmacy for an interim assignment at a behavioral health hospital in the Independent, Missouri area.

Assignment Details

• Start: June 1
• Duration: Ongoing until permanent hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm plus on-call
• Weekend: On‑call only

Requirements

• Active Missouri Pharmacist License in good standing
• Inpatient hospital experience required
• Behavioral health experience preferred
• Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy leadership and oversight
• Supporting hospital startup and pharmacy setup
• Medication ordering and coordination with nursing staff
• Omnicell stocking and automation support
• Policy and procedure development
• General pharmacy operations

Additional Information

• Hospital environment
• Order entry system: HCS or Cerner (preferred)
• Automation: Omnicell (preferred)
• Flexibility required in a developing environment
• Ongoing communication via weekly calls and updates

Credentialing Requirements

• Background check
• Drug screen
• HIPAA training
• Code of Conduct attestation
• Additional site onboarding requirements expected

If this opportunity sounds like something that interests you, apply now! We look forward to speaking to you soon.

ABOUT US

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.

• We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
• We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
• We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
• We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
• We will look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.smstaff.com or email your resume to [e-mail] and we will be in contact with you shortly after.

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