Inpatient Director of Pharmacy - Chicago, IL

Soliant; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

License reimbursement

Six holidays

Job summary

RXinsider LTD. is seeking a Director of Pharmacy for a historic not-for-profit acute care hospital on Chicago's South Side. This leadership role oversees a diverse pharmacy department, driving clinical and operational excellence to serve an underserved community.

Required qualifications include a Pharmacist license in Illinois, a PharmD (strongly preferred), and at least three years as Director of Pharmacy in an acute care setting. A board certification and residency are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing required.
• Minimum three years as Director of Pharmacy in an acute care inpatient hospital.
• Minimum three years of acute care inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• PharmD degree strongly preferred.
• Board Certification and hospital residency completion are advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage a multi-level pharmacy team.
• Experience in community or safety net hospitals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management of the hospital’s pharmacy department.
• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 pharmacy staff across FT/PT/PRN.
• Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards.

Education

Illinois Pharmacist License

Director of Pharmacy experience

PharmD degree

Board Certification

Hospital pharmacy residency

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 direct hire opportunity is for a Director of Pharmacy at a historic not-for-profit acute care hospital located on Chicago's South Side. The hospital has served its community since 1912 and offers a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, surgical, and community-based health services. This position provides a chance to lead a pharmacy department that truly makes a difference in an underserved area.

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Permanent

Pharmacy Operating Hours

• Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management of the hospital’s pharmacy department
• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 pharmacy staff, including full-time, part-time, and PRN employees
• Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership teams to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards

Qualifications Or Desired Experience

• Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing (mandatory)
• Minimum three years of experience as Director of Pharmacy in an acute care inpatient hospital setting (mandatory)
• Minimum three years of acute care inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (mandatory)
• PharmD degree strongly preferred
• Board Certification and hospital pharmacy residency completion are advantageous
• Proven ability to manage a multi-level pharmacy team
• Experience in community or safety net hospitals is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Vacation, sick time, and one personal day
• Six company-paid holidays
• Continuing education and career development opportunities
• 401k plan with company match
• License reimbursement
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Eligible annual bonus of $3,000
• Relocation assistance considered based on distance

This is an exceptional leadership role with a competitive salary range of $165,000 to $185,000 annually, plus bonus and relocation consideration. Candidates ready to lead a pharmacy department in a meaningful community-focused environment are encouraged to apply.