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Interim Director of Pharmacy – Acute Care Hospital

Specialty Medical StaffingOttumwa, Iowa
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Overview

Career level
Executive
Remote
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Benefits
Health Insurance

Job Description

Interim Director of Pharmacy – Acute Care Hospital

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Specialty Medical Staffing is currently seeking an Interim Director of Pharmacy for an acute care hospital in the Ottumwa, IA area. This is an immediate leadership opportunity for an experienced hospital pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations while supporting an established inpatient pharmacy team.

We are seeking a pharmacist with strong inpatient and management experience who can provide operational leadership, maintain regulatory compliance, and support high-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital environment.

Assignment Details

  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: 3+ Months (Until Permanent Hire)
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Hours: Business Hours (Flexible as Needed to Support Staffing)
  • On-Call: Limited

Requirements

  • Active Iowa Pharmacist License in good standing
  • Previous Director of Pharmacy, PIC, or pharmacy leadership experience preferred
  • Recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
  • Management experience required
  • Sterile compounding experience required 
  • Experience with Meditech and Omnicell preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Interim Director of Pharmacy while fulfilling Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) responsibilities
  • Provide operational leadership and oversee daily pharmacy services
  • Support pharmacy staffing and provide clinical coverage as needed
  • Supervise pharmacy personnel and assist with staff development and recruitment efforts
  • Participate in departmental meetings, budgeting, and financial oversight
  • Support regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and accreditation readiness
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership to optimize medication management and patient care
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and hospital policies

Benefits

  • Full medical benefits
  • Comprehensive 401k package
  • Weekly Direct Deposit payments
  • Professional support from our experienced team
Want to learn more about what it is like to work for SMS? Check out what our employees have to say. If this opportunity sounds like something that interests you, apply now! We look forward to speaking to you soon. 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.Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA)

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Specialty Medical Staffing is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
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Specialty Medical Staffing offers Health Insurance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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