Interim Director of Pharmacy – Behavioral Health

Specialty Medical Staffing • Saint Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an Interim Director of Pharmacy for a behavioral health hospital assignment in the St. Louis, MO area. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist with inpatient behavioral health experience who enjoys a hands-on role supporting pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and department oversight. The assignment is expected to start in July 2026 and last approximately 6+ weeks. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, with on-call duties required on weekends.

Requirements

• Active Missouri Pharmacist License in good standing
• Medication Therapy Services Certification required
• Inpatient behavioral health experience required
• Pyxis experience required
• Drug screen
• HIPAA training
• Code of Conduct attestation
• Background check
• Copy of pharmacist license
• CV/Resume
• Job description acknowledgment
• Flu vaccine (during flu season)
• TB screening
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Hospital onboarding forms

Nice To Haves

• Leadership or management experience preferred
• Experience with HCS preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for pharmacy operations
• Collaborate with executive leadership and pharmacy administration
• Continue pharmacy setup and operational readiness activities
• Procure, package, and manage medication inventory
• Stock and maintain Pyxis automation systems
• Perform medication order verification and clinical review
• Support regulatory compliance and pharmacy best practices
• Serve as a pharmacy resource for hospital staff and leadership

Benefits

• Full medical benefits
• Comprehensive 401k package
• Weekly Direct Deposit payments
• Professional support from our experienced team
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a hospital pharmacy leadership role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed