Local Contract Pharmacist
Byron, IL
MedCadre
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Pharmacist in Charge
Location: Byron, IL 61010
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours/week: 40 hours/week

Company Overview:

At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Job Summary:

The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for managing all pharmacy operations, ensuring the safe preparation and dispensing of medications, maintaining compliance with pharmaceutical laws and regulations, and supervising pharmacy staff to support efficient and high-quality patient care.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all pharmacy operations
• Supervise the work results of pharmacy technicians and support personnel
• Oversee preparation and dispensing of prescriptions
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and policies
• Maintain accurate records for controlled substances
• Manage drug supply processes including order receipt, invoicing, stocking, and inventory control
• Ensure medication availability by delivering medications to patients and departments
• Review and interpret physician orders for accuracy and therapeutic compatibility
• Detect therapeutic incompatibilities and resolve medication-related issues

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Decision-making skills under pressure
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical laws and regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency in pharmacy software systems
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Active and unrestricted Illinois Pharmacist License
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role