Outpatient Inpatient Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Florissant, Missouri
Job Description
Job Description
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist in Charge experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An interim Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) role is available for a hospital setting specializing in inpatient behavioral health. This contract position requires a dedicated professional to manage pharmacy operations efficiently in a healthcare environment.
Location: Florissant, MO
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid meal break
Duration: Approximately 4 weeks or until a permanent hire is made
Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily pharmacy operations within an inpatient behavioral health unit
- Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations
- Manage medication dispensing and inventory control, including repackaging processes using systems like Milt/Medi-dose or HCL
- Operate and maintain automated medication dispensing machines such as Omnicell, including loading drugs and running restock reports
- Provide leadership and guidance to pharmacy staff to maintain quality patient care
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- Valid Missouri Pharmacist license
- Experience in hospital pharmacy, particularly inpatient settings
- Familiarity with Omnicell systems preferred
- Knowledge of medication repackaging and automated dispensing technologies
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Perks:
- Opportunity to contribute to quality healthcare in an impactful behavioral health environment
- Stable day shift schedule with weekends off
This is a contract position ideal for a pharmacist with leadership experience who is ready to step in immediately to support pharmacy operations. If you meet these qualifications and are available for a short-term assignment, we encourage you to apply to make a difference in patient care today.