Interim Director of Pharmacy - Behavioral Health

Specialty Medical Staffing; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Weekly direct deposit

Full medical benefits available

Award-winning support staff

Dedicated recruiter support

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an Interim Director of Pharmacy in Bethlehem, PA. The role requires an active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License and inpatient pharmacy experience, with responsibilities including operational leadership and medication management in a behavioral health setting. The position offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and dedicated recruiter support, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced pharmacists. Apply now to join a supportive team!

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License required.
• Inpatient pharmacy experience is a must.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and support program development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of Pharmacy.
• Perform pharmacist staffing duties including order verification.
• Support pharmacy operations including medication ordering.
• Attend leadership and operational meetings.
• Assist with new pharmacy program development and policy setup.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Behavioral health experience

Ability to work independently

Order verification

Education

Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License

Tools

Epic

Omnicell

Job description

Job Title: Interim Director of Pharmacy – Behavioral Health

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM + On-Call

Start: ASAP

Specialty Medical Staffing is currently hiring an Interim Director of Pharmacy / PIC for a behavioral health hospital in the Bethlehem, PA area. This position is ideal for an experienced pharmacist with inpatient experience who is comfortable leading pharmacy operations in a behavioral health setting.

This role includes both operational leadership and staffing responsibilities, including supporting the setup and development of pharmacy processes within the facility.

Assignment Details

• Start: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• On-call: Required
• Weekend Coverage: Order verification from home at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM (approximately one hour each time)
• System: Epic (training provided onsite)
• Automation: Omnicell (experience preferred, training available)
• Setting: Behavioral Health Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of Pharmacy
• Perform pharmacist staffing duties including order verification and dispensing oversight
• Support pharmacy operations including medication ordering and Omnicell stocking
• Attend leadership and operational meetings
• Assist with new pharmacy program development, including policies and initial setup
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and hospital standards

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License
• Inpatient pharmacy experience required
• Behavioral health experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and support pharmacy program development

Benefits of Working with Specialty Medical Staffing

• Highly competitive pay
• Weekly direct deposit
• Full medical benefits available
• Award-winning support staff
• Dedicated recruiter support

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background check and drug screen
• Health screenings and immunization verification (TB, MMR)
• Pennsylvania compliance clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Clearance, FBI fingerprints)
• License verification and primary source verification
• Resume and professional references
• Mandated reporter training and HIPAA
• Code of conduct review and signed attestation

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

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