Interim Director of Pharmacy - Behavioral Health Hospital Travel Contract Peoria Illinois

Category Pharmacy-Director of Pharmacy Job Type Contract Soliant has an exciting travel contract opportunity for an Interim Director of Pharmacy at a behavioral health hospital in Peoria, Illinois. This is a unique and independent leadership opportunity for an experienced pharmacy director comfortable owning a pharmacy operation as the sole on-site pharmacist. If you are a pharmacy leader who thrives working autonomously, values a Monday through Friday schedule, and is ready to make a real impact at a specialized behavioral health facility, this one is worth a serious conversation. Reach out today! As a travel pharmacist with Soliant, you will enjoy a compensation package built for travelers, including tax-free stipends covering housing, meals, and travel-related expenses, weekly pay, and medical benefits.

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Travel Contract Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30

PM On Call:

Required after each shift and possible weekend on-call coverage

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Healthcare / Behavioral Health Pharmacy Leadership Facility Overview This is a behavioral health hospital in Peoria, Illinois, serving a focused, specialized patient population. The Director of Pharmacy is the sole pharmacist on-site, making this an ideal role for a confident, self-sufficient pharmacy leader comfortable making independent clinical and operational decisions. Peoria is a vibrant and welcoming mid sized city in the heart of central Illinois with affordable living a strong community feel and easy access to major metro areas. Responsibilities Serve as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge, overseeing all pharmacy operations Manage all day-to-day pharmacy functions as the sole pharmacist on site Oversee medication dispensing verification and distribution throughout the facility Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations and accreditation standards Manage Omnicell automated dispensing systems throughout the facility Utilize the HCS pharmacy order entry system for daily prescription processing and documentation Provide on-call coverage after each shift and occasional weekend on-call support as needed Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain the highest standards of patient safety in a behavioral health setting Experience Director of Pharmacy or pharmacy management experience required Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required Behavioral health pharmacy experience a plus Experience as a sole pharmacist or in a small pharmacy team environment preferred HCS order entry system experience preferred Omnicell experience preferred Skills Highly self-sufficient and confident as the sole pharmacist and director on site Strong operational and compliance management skills Comfortable with on-call responsibilities after hours and occasional weekends Effective communicator with physicians, nursing, and behavioral health care teams Calm and reliable under pressure in a specialized behavioral health environment Qualifications Active Illinois Pharmacist License is required Willingness to serve as Pharmacist in Charge required Education Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required This is a great opportunity for a pharmacy director who values autonomy, independence, and the satisfaction of leading an entire pharmacy operation independently in a meaningful behavioral health environment. and feel free to reach out to Thomas directly, we would love to connect and tell you more about this opportunity! Thomas Tatham Senior Pharmacy Recruiter Soliant Health 561-712-5572 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 [here](https://www.soliant.com/about/benefits/). This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled