Medication Access Pharmacist

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Medication Access Pharmacist II to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care within the UCSF Health System. The role centers on managing medication access, prior authorizations, appeals and refills, with potential supervision of pharmacy technicians and coordination with clinicians.

The candidate should hold a PharmD, be licensed in California, and meet FPGEC requirements for non-US graduates; PGY1 residency and ambulatory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited school.
• FPGEC Certification required for non-US graduates.
• California pharmacist license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to UCSF Health patients and care teams.
• Manage medication access activities including prior authorizations, appeals and refills.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians to facilitate insurance authorizations and patient services.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient education

Education

PharmD degree

FPGEC Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical Center at UCSF and its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to: drug procurement, storage, and security; safe, accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic department within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service.

Job Description

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical Center at UCSF and its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to: drug procurement, storage, and security; safe, accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic department within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service.

Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the Medication Access Pharmacist II provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UCSF Health System. They may also be asked to participate in pharmaceutical care in other sectors of the Department of Pharmaceutical Services as needed. The Medication Access Pharmacist II performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to ensure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are accessible, safe, and effective. These include, for example, obtaining medication histories, reviewing and assessing medication profiles, providing drug information to patients and health care providers, collaborating with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans, ensuring access to medications, educating patients on the proper use of medications, and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy. The Medication Access Pharmacist II will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy technicians and other professionals.

The Medication Access Pharmacist II will be based primarily in the ambulatory setting, managing medication access responsibilities including prior authorizations, appeals and medication refills. Depending on the assigned shift and site, the Medication Access Pharmacist II will oversee pharmacy technicians to facilitate insurance authorizations for medications, financial assistance and medication refills. The Medication Access Pharmacist II may also be responsible for the oversight of clinical activities and delivery of services.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy. For graduates in a non-US country or jurisdiction, pharmacists must have earned a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.


• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacist in a health system or health care, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Preferred Qualification

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience in ambulatory services (e.g., clinics, outpatient pharmacies, specialty pharmacy).


• Experience with medication access processes (e.g., in health systems, managed care or health plans).

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California.


• Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.