Interim Director of Pharmacy – Acute Care

Specialty Medical Staffing; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC seeks an Interim Director of Pharmacy for an acute care hospital in Asheboro, NC. The role requires strong clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory leadership to guide pharmacy services.

Primary duties include overseeing a 24/7 inpatient pharmacy, acting as PIC, and driving staff development and quality initiatives. The position starts Nov 10, 2026 for 3+ months, Monday–Friday, with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina pharmacist license.
• PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy leadership experience.
• Experience with Meditech and Pyxis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC).
• Provide clinical and financial leadership for services.
• Manage staff, workflows, and performance.
• Support staff development and quality initiatives.
• Prepare for Joint Commission readiness.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Operational leadership

Clinical leadership

Education

PharmD

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Tools

Meditech

Pyxis

Job description

Interim Director of Pharmacy – Acute Care

Interim Director of Pharmacy – Asheboro, NC

Job Overview

Specialty Medical Staffing has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Director of Pharmacy at an acute care hospital in Asheboro, NC. This position is ideal for a strong pharmacy leader with experience in clinical operations, financial management, regulatory compliance, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations within a 24/7 pharmacy department.
• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide clinical and financial leadership for pharmacy services.
• Manage pharmacy staff, department workflows, and operational performance.
• Support staff development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regulatory readiness, including preparation for Joint Commission surveys.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective pharmacy services.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina pharmacist license required.
• PharmD or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Previous hospital pharmacy leadership or Director of Pharmacy experience.
• Strong clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with Meditech and Pyxis preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Primarily weekday daytime hours.
• Weekend staffing is not routinely required.
• Temporary assignment with the potential for extension depending on facility needs.

Location: Asheboro, NC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Start Date: November 10, 2026

Duration: 3+ months

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