Hospital Director of Pharmacy | Naperville, Illinois

Oversee pharmacy operations in a behavioral health hospital setting as the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge (PIC). This contract opportunity is located in Naperville, IL, with a 13-week duration during daytime hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, plus on-call responsibilities seven days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily staffing and scheduling to ensure smooth pharmacy workflow
• Lead regular meetings and maintain open communication with all stakeholders
• Oversee pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing and inventory, without sterile compounding duties
• Utilize Omnicell automation system to support medication management (experience preferred)
• Monitor and maintain pharmacy compliance and performance standards
• Provide monthly progress updates via email and one-on-one meetings with the account manager
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with a part-time pharmacist and pharmacy technician responsible for Omnicell restocking

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven pharmacy management experience in a hospital environment
• Active Illinois pharmacy license
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with clinical and administrative teams
• Basic financial knowledge to assist with budgeting and resource allocation within the pharmacy
• Familiarity with behavioral health pharmacy operations and psychotropic medications is advantageous

Work Environment & Team:

• Behavioral health hospital specializing in psychiatric care
• Small pharmacy staff consisting of one part-time pharmacist and one pharmacy technician
• Technology support focused on Omnicell automation for efficient medication handling

If you have experience leading hospital pharmacy teams and are licensed in Illinois, this role offers a hands-on leadership position within a focused behavioral health setting. Apply now to contribute your expertise to maintaining high-quality pharmacy services in this supportive environment.

Compensation for this position ranges from $60.00 to $70.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.