Interim Director of Pharmacy – Acute Care

Location: Asheboro, NCSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PMStart Date: November 10, 2026Duration: 3+ months 

Job Overview

Specialty Medical Staffing has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Director of Pharmacy at an acute care hospital in Asheboro, NC. This position is ideal for a strong pharmacy leader with experience in clinical operations, financial management, regulatory compliance, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations within a 24/7 pharmacy department.

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

• Provide clinical and financial leadership for pharmacy services.

• Manage pharmacy staff, department workflows, and operational performance.

• Support staff development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain regulatory readiness, including preparation for Joint Commission surveys.

• Collaborate with hospital leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective pharmacy services.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina pharmacist license required.

• PharmD or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.

• Previous hospital pharmacy leadership or Director of Pharmacy experience.

• Strong clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory knowledge.

• Experience with Meditech and Pyxis preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Primarily weekday daytime hours.

• Weekend staffing is not routinely required.

• Temporary assignment with the potential for extension depending on facility needs.

Want to learn more about what it is like to work for SMS? Check out what our employees have to say. If this opportunity sounds like something that interests you, apply now! We look forward to speaking to you soon. ABOUT US: Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position. -We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates-We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits-We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections-We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback-We look forward to working with you! Visit us at www.smstaff.com or email your resume to recruitment@smstaff.com and we will be in contact with you shortly after.Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA)