Director of Pharmacy in Willow Springs, MO

Willow Springs, MO
Soliant Pharmacy-Director of Pharmacy Contract Today Apply

Provide executive leadership and operational oversight as the Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services for a healthcare facility in West Plains, MO. This contract role requires a licensed Missouri pharmacist with Medication Therapy Services certification to serve as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), guiding a multidisciplinary pharmacy team through daily operations and strategic initiatives. Coverage is needed from approximately July 9 through October 1, with two weeks of onsite training prior to coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the inpatient pharmacy department, overseeing 4.5 pharmacist and 6 technician FTEs.
  • Develop and manage pharmacist and technician schedules.
  • Collaborate with the Buyer to resolve medication supply chain issues.
  • Chair the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee: prepare agendas, lead meetings, and implement approved initiatives.
  • Attend and contribute to monthly medical staff committees and COPD readmissions reduction meetings.
  • Facilitate monthly department meetings and daily weekday department huddles.
  • Manage ordering of controlled substances twice weekly and maintain Pyxis access and payroll oversight.
  • Serve as a resource to pharmacy staff—answer questions and address concerns without requiring on-call duties.
  • Assume Pharmacist in Charge responsibilities and potential small sterile compounding tasks as needed, particularly during staff call-ins.
  • Desired Experience:

  • Proven inpatient pharmacy experience, ideally with familiarity using Meditech Expanse, particularly managing the drug dictionary.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in pharmacy operations and staff management.
  • Strong understanding of specialty service areas, including obstetrics (excluding NICU/high-risk pregnancies), orthopedics, pediatrics (excluding PICU), oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, behavioral health, endocrinology, podiatry, general surgery, rheumatology, and wound care.
  • Experience with regulatory standards relevant to Joint Commission surveys (facility preparing for fall 2026 survey preferred).
  • Work Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Business casual or scrubs dress code (any color or print)
  • This contract role offers a meaningful leadership opportunity with structured support through training before maternity leave coverage begins. If you hold a Missouri pharmacist license, MTS certification, and have the inpatient expertise to excel in this role, consider applying today to contribute your skills and leadership to a diverse clinical pharmacy environment.

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