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.
A respected community hospital in South-Central Missouri is seeking an experienced Director of Pharmacy to provide leadership coverage for a maternity leave. This is an outstanding opportunity for a pharmacy leader who enjoys operational oversight, regulatory compliance, staff management, and driving departmental initiatives within a collaborative healthcare environment.
Details:
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Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Weekend Rotation: None
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Type: 13-Week Travel Contract
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Dates Needed: 7/9-10/1 (with 2 weeks of training prior to coverage).
Position Overview
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The Interim Director of Pharmacy will serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations. This leadership role requires a pharmacist who can effectively manage personnel, maintain regulatory compliance, support medication-use initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Responsibilities
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Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for the inpatient pharmacy department
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Provide leadership and oversight for pharmacy operations and staff
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Develop and manage pharmacist and technician schedules
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Partner with purchasing personnel to address medication inventory and supply chain needs
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Lead Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings, including agenda preparation and implementation of approved initiatives
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Participate in medical staff and quality improvement committee meetings
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Conduct departmental meetings and daily staff huddles
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Manage controlled substance ordering and regulatory compliance activities
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Oversee payroll functions and automated dispensing cabinet user access
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Serve as a clinical and operational resource for pharmacy staff
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Assist with sterile compounding when operational needs require
Requirements
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MO Pharmacist License in good standing
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Medication Therapy Services Certification
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3+ years of Inpatient experience
- Previous pharmacy leadership experience in a hospital setting
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Meditech Expanse experience preferred
Why Apply?
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Competitive Weekly pay
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Gain valuable DOP experience in a community hospital setting with diverse clinical service lines
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Work a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no on-call responsibilities
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Structured onsite training provided prior to independent coverage for a smooth transition
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Full benefits package available
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Non-taxed travel allowances provided each week
We are reviewing candidates and setting up interviews immediately. This is a high-demand opening that will close quickly—apply ASAP! For immediate consideration, please contact:
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