Director of Pharmacy - Lake Saint Louis, Missouri

Lake Saint Louis, MO
Soliant Pharmacy-Director of Pharmacy Contract Today Apply

Lead the inpatient pharmacy services at a hospital serving diverse specialty areas including OB, orthopedics, pediatrics (excluding PICU), oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, adult behavioral health, endocrinology, podiatry, general surgery, rheumatology, and wound care. This contract role as Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services requires a Missouri pharmacist license and Medication Therapy Services certification. The position requires taking on the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) responsibility and will be critical in maintaining high standards in pharmacy operations.

Location: West Plains, MO
Position Type: Contract (approximately 7/9 to 10/1) with 2 weeks onsite training prior to coverage
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
On-Call: No official office on-call, but expected to serve as a resource for pharmacy staff questions and concerns

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Director of Pharmacy with PIC duties and oversight of inpatient pharmacy services
  • Create schedules for 4.5 pharmacist FTEs and 6 technician FTEs
  • Collaborate with Pharmacy Buyer to manage medication supply chain issues
  • Lead Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee: preparing agendas, running meetings, and implementing initiatives
  • Attend monthly medical staff and COPD readmission reduction meetings
  • Manage payroll and system access related to Pyxis
  • Order controlled substances twice weekly
  • Run daily weekday huddles and monthly staff meetings
  • Oversee limited sterile compounding as needed
  • Desired Experience & Qualifications

  • Licensed Pharmacist in Missouri with Medication Therapy Services certification
  • Proven inpatient pharmacy experience
  • Familiarity with Meditech Expanse, especially drug dictionary management, preferred
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to manage interdisciplinary meetings and pharmacy staff
  • Ability to handle PIC responsibilities and operational oversight
  • Additional Details

  • Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs (any color or print)
  • Opportunity to contribute to a site preparing for Joint Commission survey in fall 2026
  • This position is a contract opportunity suited for a skilled pharmacy leader ready to ensure patient safety and seamless pharmacy operations in a dynamic hospital setting. To be considered, apply now and take the lead in delivering quality pharmacy services.

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