Director of Pharmacy - Evanston, IL

Category Pharmacy-Director of Pharmacy Job Type Contract Leading the pharmacy operations at a newly opening behavioral health facility requires a focused, dynamic Director of Pharmacy with both leadership experience and clinical expertise. This role offers an exciting opportunity to establish pharmacy services from the ground up in a specialized inpatient behavioral hospital setting. Located in Peoria, IL, this contract position is essential to launching the pharmacy department, with a start date as soon as May 25th through July (end date subject to change). Coverage hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with required on-call availability following each shift and possible weekend on-call duties.

Key responsibilities include:

Serving as the working Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge Spearheading the opening of the pharmacy, including initial setup and Omnicell stocking Approving medication orders and overseeing order entry system usage (HCS experience preferred) Participating in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee meetings Establishing pharmacy workflows and protocols for a behavioral health inpatient site Managing pharmacy operations independently without tech support Qualifications and desired experience: Licensed pharmacist in Illinois (required) Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, preferably behavioral health Familiarity with HCS order entry and Omnicell automation systems is a strong plus Strong leadership skills and ability to work autonomously in a new facility startup Perks of this position include comprehensive training on HCS and Omnicell systems and the chance to directly impact pharmacy services in a highly specialized behavioral health environment. This contract role is ideal for a pharmacist director seeking a challenging assignment with meaningful responsibilities and the opportunity to shape pharmacy services from inception. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this pivotal role in a behavioral health pharmacy setting are encouraged to apply promptly. Compensation for this position ranges from $75.00 to $89.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled