Interim Director of Pharmacy - Behavioral Health Hospital Travel Contract Peoria Illinois
Soliant has an exciting travel contract opportunity for an Interim Director of Pharmacy at a behavioral health hospital in Peoria, Illinois. This is a unique and independent leadership opportunity for an experienced pharmacy director comfortable owning a pharmacy operation as the sole on-site pharmacist. If you are a pharmacy leader who thrives working autonomously, values a Monday through Friday schedule, and is ready to make a real impact at a specialized behavioral health facility, this one is worth a serious conversation. Reach out today!
As a travel pharmacist with Soliant, you will enjoy a compensation package built for travelers, including tax-free stipends covering housing, meals, and travel-related expenses, weekly pay, and medical benefits.
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
On Call: Required after each shift and possible weekend on-call coverage
Industry: Healthcare / Behavioral Health Pharmacy Leadership
Facility Overview
This is a behavioral health hospital in Peoria, Illinois, serving a focused, specialized patient population. The Director of Pharmacy is the sole pharmacist on-site, making this an ideal role for a confident, self-sufficient pharmacy leader comfortable making independent clinical and operational decisions. Peoria is a vibrant and welcoming mid sized city in the heart of central Illinois with affordable living a strong community feel and easy access to major metro areas.
Responsibilities
Serve as Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge, overseeing all pharmacy operations
Manage all day-to-day pharmacy functions as the sole pharmacist on site
Oversee medication dispensing verification and distribution throughout the facility
Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations and accreditation standards
Manage Omnicell automated dispensing systems throughout the facility
Utilize the HCS pharmacy order entry system for daily prescription processing and documentation
Provide on-call coverage after each shift and occasional weekend on-call support as needed
Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain the highest standards of patient safety in a behavioral health setting
Experience
Director of Pharmacy or pharmacy management experience required
Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
Behavioral health pharmacy experience a plus
Experience as a sole pharmacist or in a small pharmacy team environment preferred
HCS order entry system experience preferred
Omnicell experience preferred
Skills
Highly self-sufficient and confident as the sole pharmacist and director on site
Strong operational and compliance management skills
Comfortable with on-call responsibilities after hours and occasional weekends
Effective communicator with physicians, nursing, and behavioral health care teams
Calm and reliable under pressure in a specialized behavioral health environment
Qualifications
Active Illinois Pharmacist License is required
Willingness to serve as Pharmacist in Charge required
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required
This is a great opportunity for a pharmacy director who values autonomy, independence, and the satisfaction of leading an entire pharmacy operation independently in a meaningful behavioral health environment. Apply now and feel free to reach out to Thomas directly, we would love to connect and tell you more about this opportunity!
Thomas Tatham
Senior Pharmacy Recruiter
Soliant Health
[email protected]
561-712-5572
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