Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Director of Pharmacy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
This direct hire opportunity is for a Director of Pharmacy at a historic not-for-profit acute care hospital located on Chicago’s South Side. The hospital has served its community since 1912 and offers a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, surgical, and community-based health services. This position provides a chance to lead a pharmacy department that truly makes a difference in an underserved area.
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Permanent
Pharmacy Operating Hours
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management of the hospital’s pharmacy department
- Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 pharmacy staff, including full-time, part-time, and PRN employees
- Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership teams to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards
Qualifications Or Desired Experience
- Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing (mandatory)
- Minimum three years of experience as Director of Pharmacy in an acute care inpatient hospital setting (mandatory)
- Minimum three years of acute care inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (mandatory)
- PharmD degree strongly preferred
- Board Certification and hospital pharmacy residency completion are advantageous
- Proven ability to manage a multi-level pharmacy team
- Experience in community or safety net hospitals is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
- Vacation, sick time, and one personal day
- Six company-paid holidays
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- 401k plan with company match
- License reimbursement
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Eligible annual bonus of $3,000
- Relocation assistance considered based on distance
This is an exceptional leadership role with a competitive salary range of $165,000 to $185,000 annually, plus bonus and relocation consideration. Candidates ready to lead a pharmacy department in a meaningful community-focused environment are encouraged to apply.
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