Interim Director of Pharmacy

We are hiring a licensed pharmacist for an interim Director of Pharmacy contract role at a hospital in St Louis, MO. You will use your clinical and operational expertise to open and lead a new pharmacy for an inpatient psychiatric/behavioral health site. Responsibilities include continuing pharmacy setup, procuring and packaging medications, stocking and managing Pyxis, verifying orders once patients are onsite, and communicating with C-suite and the Area Director of Pharmacy. Remote training will be provided by the Area DOP. Local candidates are preferred. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Minimum Requirements:

• Missouri Pharmacist license required.
• Authorization for Medication Therapy Services required.
• Experience with inpatient behavioral health pharmacy practice required.
• Experience with Pyxis automation required.
• Previous supervisory or director-level pharmacy experience preferred.
• Proven ability to set up pharmacy operations, procure and package medications, and manage inventory.
• Ability to perform order verification and intake workflows when patients are onsite.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment requirements prior to start: drug screen, HIPAA training, employer code of conduct, background check, license verification, CV/resume, job description acknowledgment, flu vaccine during season, TB screening (can be completed onsite), and CPR/First Aid (can be completed onsite).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving as PIC or interim DOP in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting preferred.
• Familiarity with HCS order entry system preferred; training will be provided.
• Experience operating independently with minimal or no pharmacy staff preferred.

Assignment Details

• Coverage hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM plus on-call; additional help may be needed during startup.
• Weekend coverage: on-call only.
• Site automation: Pyxis required experience.
• Site specialty: Psychiatry/Behavioral Health.
• Staffing: no other on-site pharmacy staff or tech support initially; role will require independent setup and operation.
• Remote training provided by Area DOP. Local candidate preferred.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Benefits Designed for Traveling Pharmacists

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay

• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan

• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact by text, phone, or email

• 100% Paid Housing Available

• Travel and License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care

You will lead the pharmacy opening at a new inpatient behavioral health site, ensuring safe medication distribution, establishing inventory and Pyxis workflows, and enabling medication therapy services for patients. Your work will support clinical operations from go-live through establishment of permanent leadership. Clear communication with executive leadership and the Area DOP is required.

Location Highlights

St. Louis offers cultural and outdoor amenities within short drives from the hospital site. The Gateway Arch National Park and downtown riverfront are prominent landmarks located in the city, with St. Louis Lambert International Airport approximately 15 miles from central St. Louis. Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the U.S., features museums and trails within a short drive. The city provides urban dining and entertainment districts, museum attractions such as the Missouri History Museum and the Saint Louis Art Museum, and regional access to the Katy Trail for outdoor recreation, all supporting an urban lifestyle with nearby suburban neighborhoods.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.