Clinical Pharmacist & PAC Coordinator (Ambulatory)

Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services seeks a full-time Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Patient Access Center (PAC). Responsibilities include operational and clinical oversight of the PAC, optimization of prior authorization processes, and ongoing education of staff and learners.

Academic duties include teaching PharmD students and residents, scholarly activity, and

Qualifications

• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Illinois pharmacist license or eligibility.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a pharmacy setting and/or leadership role.
• Two years of clinical or operational experience in ambulatory pharmacy.
• Prior authorizations submissions and/or managed care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical oversight to the Patient Access Center (PAC).
• Lead quality improvement initiatives for prior authorization services.
• Staff to support day-to-day PAC operations and clinical needs.
• Develop training materials and educate Pharmacy staff and students.
• Coordinate with UI Health providers to optimize formulary-based therapies.

Skills

Leadership/coordination

Ambulatory pharmacy

Prior authorizations

Clinical operations

Communication skills

Education

PharmD (ACPE-accredited)

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services seeks a full-time Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Patient Access Center (PAC). Responsibilities include operational and clinical oversight of the PAC, optimization of prior authorization processes, and ongoing education of staff and learners.

Academic duties include teaching PharmD students and residents, scholarly activity, and