Director of Pharmacy M-F 8a-5p Ridgecrest, CA Travel Contract 5 Months
Job Description
Job Description
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Interim Director of Pharmacy Hospital Setting
Location: Ridgecrest, California
Contract Duration: Immediate Start through Year-End
Schedule: MondayFriday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
A reputable hospital in Ridgecrest, CA is actively hiring a Director of Pharmacy for a contract role now through December. This is a critical leadership position ideal for someone with hospital DOP experience whos ready to step in and lead without clinical or staffing responsibilities.
What Youll Do:
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Oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance
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Serve as a strategic lead without taking on PIC status or staffing shifts
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Partner with a well-established team to maintain workflow and safety standards
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No weekend or on-call duties strictly weekday, administrative coverage
About the Pharmacy:
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Hours of operation: 7:00 AM 10:00 PM daily
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Remote order entry handled by Pipeline during off-hours
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Staffing: 56 pharmacists, 67 techs, plus PRN coverage as needed
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No chemo preparation; no compounding required
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340B program in place, managed by a dedicated team
Systems and Tools:
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EHR/Order Entry: Paragon (Allscripts)
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Automation: Pyxis
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340B experience is preferred, though management is handled by a separate team
Must-Have Qualifications:
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Active California Pharmacist License (CA RPh)
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Previous experience as a hospital Director of Pharmacy
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Strong command of:
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Policy and procedure development (including regulatory crosswalks)
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Pharmacy compliance standards and survey readiness
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Bluesight, MERP, ASP, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) involvement
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Pharmacy Chargemaster and reimbursement practices
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Ready to make an impact in a leadership role without staffing duties?
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