Interim Director of Pharmacy – Behavioral Health

Job Title: Interim Director of Pharmacy – Behavioral Health
Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM + On-Call
Start: ASAP

Specialty Medical Staffing is currently hiring an Interim Director of Pharmacy / PIC for a behavioral health hospital in the Bethlehem, PA area. This position is ideal for an experienced pharmacist with inpatient experience who is comfortable leading pharmacy operations in a behavioral health setting.

This role includes both operational leadership and staffing responsibilities, including supporting the setup and development of pharmacy processes within the facility.

Assignment Details

• Start: ASAP

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• On-call: Required

• Weekend Coverage: Order verification from home at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM (approximately one hour each time)

• System: Epic (training provided onsite)

• Automation: Omnicell (experience preferred, training available)

• Setting: Behavioral Health Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of Pharmacy 

• Perform pharmacist staffing duties including order verification and dispensing oversight

• Support pharmacy operations including medication ordering and Omnicell stocking

• Attend leadership and operational meetings

• Assist with new pharmacy program development, including policies and initial setup

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and hospital standards

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License

• Inpatient pharmacy experience required

• Behavioral health experience preferred

• Ability to work independently and support pharmacy program development

Benefits of Working with Specialty Medical Staffing

• Highly competitive pay

• Weekly direct deposit

• Full medical benefits available

• Award-winning support staff

• Dedicated recruiter support

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background check and drug screen

• Health screenings and immunization verification (TB, MMR)

• Pennsylvania compliance clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Clearance, FBI fingerprints)

• License verification and primary source verification

• Resume and professional references

• Mandated reporter training and HIPAA

• Code of conduct review and signed attestation

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ABOUT US:
Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position. 

-We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
-We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
-We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
-We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
-We look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.smstaff.com or email your resume to recruitment@smstaff.com and we will be in contact with you shortly after.

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