Hospital Director of Pharmacy - Plainfield, Illinois

This opportunity is for a Director of Pharmacy serving as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) at a behavioral health hospital. The role is a 13-week contract position based in Plainfield, IL, with responsibilities centered on pharmacy leadership and operations in a psychiatric care environment.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with on-call duties seven days a week. The pharmacy team includes one part-time pharmacist and one pharmacy technician who supports restocking the Omnicell automation system. Experience with Omnicell automation and a psychiatric (psych) specialty focus are preferred. There is no sterile compounding involved in this position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing staffing and scheduling for the pharmacy team
• Leading and participating in meetings related to pharmacy services
• Maintaining overall pharmacy operations and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Providing clear and consistent communication through emails and monthly one-on-one meetings with the account manager
• Applying basic financial knowledge to support pharmacy management tasks

To qualify for this role, candidates must have:

• Pharmacy management experience, preferably within hospital settings
• Current Illinois pharmacy license
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain effective collaboration with staff and leadership

This contract offers the chance to lead pharmacy services in a specialized behavioral health setting, focusing on patient-centered and safe pharmaceutical care. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to bring your management expertise to a dynamic environment, apply now to be considered for this role.

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.