Pharmacy 5 – Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist Coordinator

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits

On-site wellness and perks

Professional development

Job summary

UC Davis Health seeks a Pharmacist 5 to lead non-oncology specialty pharmacy efforts and coordinate with ambulatory clinics, specialty hubs, and pharmacy leaders. You will standardize workflows, train staff, and drive clinical education while aligning with URAC and P&T governance.

The role emphasizes project management, research, and outcomes improvement, with extensive collaboration across informatics, revenue cycle, and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an ACPE‑accredited school or equivalent.
• Postgraduate residency (PGY1/PGY2) in pharmacy practice or ambulatory care preferred.
• Current California Pharmacist license eligibility or license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects integrating non-oncology specialty pharmacy workflows.
• Standardize work and documentation across specialty pharmacy teams.
• Develop clinical education content and participate in committees and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Clinical practice

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Willow Ambulatory

Compass Rose

Job description

Job Summary

As the subject matter expert, a Pharmacist 5 leads in their specialized area of pharmacy practice. In collaboration with teams and leaders, the role assists and is accountable for assisting the department of pharmacy in implementing departmental strategy, optimizing outcomes, achieving financial targets, and ensuring operational excellence. The role serves as a liaison with external stakeholders to work towards achieving department goals. They lead and/or coordinate team members to participate in internal and external committees, subcommittees, and taskforces/workgroups, which may include but not limited to UCOP and P&T. The Pharmacist 5 helps facilitate resident and/or student activities and learnings, as well as lead research and medication evaluations to align with overall departmental needs and goals. This individual is accountable for promoting positive patient outcomes through incorporation of clinical practice, education, system thinking, leadership, and project management.

Job Summary

As the subject matter expert, a Pharmacist 5 leads in their specialized area of pharmacy practice. In collaboration with teams and leaders, the role assists and is accountable for assisting the department of pharmacy in implementing departmental strategy, optimizing outcomes, achieving financial targets, and ensuring operational excellence. The role serves as a liaison with external stakeholders to work towards achieving department goals. They lead and/or coordinate team members to participate in internal and external committees, subcommittees, and taskforces/workgroups, which may include but not limited to UCOP and P&T. The Pharmacist 5 helps facilitate resident and/or student activities and learnings, as well as lead research and medication evaluations to align with overall departmental needs and goals. This individual is accountable for promoting positive patient outcomes through incorporation of clinical practice, education, system thinking, leadership, and project management.

The Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist Coordinator (Pharmacist 5) leads and completes high-impact project work and initiatives that integrate the work performed by the UCDH Specialty Pharmacy (primarily Health Solutions Pharmacy), the Specialty Pharmacy Hub, and the non-oncology specialty clinic pharmacists. The Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist Coordinator is tasked with standardization of work and documentation, workflow development, staff training, clinical education development, non-oncology specialty medication onboarding, medication order configuration, electronic health record enhancements (e.g., Epic Compass Rose, order set design, preference lists, smartphrases, etc.), optimizing pharmacy dispensing system build (within Willow Ambulatory), verifying and testing EHR build with the analysts, and other ongoing operational needs for the non-Oncology Specialty Pharmacy teams.

The Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist Coordinator (Pharmacist 5) is the clinical content expert for non-oncology specialty pharmacy medications, and works in partnership with UCDH specialty pharmacy leaders (operations & clinical) and analysts to ensure alignment of technician and pharmacist workflows. This individual supports specialty drug onboarding and creates and develops clinical content education when required but not provided by industry partners. Additionally, this individual has committee involvement with UCDH Ambulatory P&T, Specialty Pharmacy QMC, and is the designated Clinical Pharmacist for URAC. This role also supports outcomes and research as it relates to patients enrolled in the URAC Specialty Pharmacy PMP, Rare Disease Program, and other therapy‑specialty outcomes relating to clinical pharmacist services.

The individual in this role is expected to collaborate with pharmacy staff on different teams, informatics, medical, pharmacy revenue cycle, and others to implement and maintain safe and cost‑effective medication‑use systems for Non‑Oncology Specialty Pharmacy services. #CA-DS

Apply By Date 10/12/2026 at 11:59pm PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• California Board of Pharmacy License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire
• Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) or other relevant Pharmacist Board Certification (e.g., BCACP, BCPS, etc)
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-certified school of pharmacy, or equivalent training
• Recent specialty pharmacy work experience as a pharmacist beyond residency training (within the last 3 years)
• Completion of Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) residency in pharmacy practice, ambulatory care, specialty pharmacy, or community pharmacy at an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited program, or 3 years of equivalent pharmacist work experience
• Completion of Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) training at an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited program, or 5 years of equivalent pharmacist work experience
• Experience leading, completing, and executing quality improvement and research projects within pharmacy that has been (or can be) published and shared
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a sound work ethic
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Problem‑solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem, identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create and implement viable solutions, and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements for Specialty Pharmacy (e.g., URAC Specialty Pharmacy, URAC Rare Disease, REMS programs, TJC, CA BOP, etc.)
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations around medication handling requirement and controlled substance accountability
• Working knowledge of prior authorization process, and pharmacy and medical billing
• Project management skills, with ability to independently plan, execute, and evaluate multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining clinical practice
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities to evaluate literature, protocols, and clinical pathways to support evidence‑based decision‑making and quality improvement
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a multi‑disciplinary team environment, including the ability to manage projects and deadlines, and to set and meet goals and priorities for self and others with minimal supervision
• Decision‑making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to act, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment exists at all times
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency and a positive, customer‑service oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines
• Ability to coach and mentor pharmacy residents, students, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic, Willow Ambulatory, or Compass Rose Certification
• 3 or more years of total pharmacy work experience in specialty pharmacy
• Recent work experience as a pharmacist in a health‑system specialty pharmacy (within the last 3 years)
• Experience in quality improvement, project management, or professional service
• Experience in designing, optimizing, and maintaining electronic treatment pathways (e.g., medication order configuration and standardization), order sets and build, and transmission within the electronic health record (EHR) including to the pharmacy dispensing system
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, especially related to clinical content development, EMR optimization, or committee‑based initiatives (e.g., MERC, P&T, clinical governance)
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in specialty pharmacy, including up‑to‑date clinical knowledge of specialty therapies, specialty pharmacy workflows and operations, and evolving practice guidelines
• Demonstrated contributions to the development, optimization, and maintenance of patient management program workflows and processes within the electronic health record for chronic disease state management by a pharmacist (i.e., Epic Compass Rose, Therigy, or comparable system)
• Written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations and instructions to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or who may not speak English
• Skill in leading education and mentorship initiatives, especially as it relates to non‑oncology specialty pharmacy and other complex ambulatory therapies, with a track record of successful teaching/precepting residents, students, or staff
• Ability to function effectively in a matrixed environment with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating across disciplines and service lines

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Operational Excellence
• 20% - Clinical Services
• 15% - People
• 15% - Innovation
• 10% - Financial Stability

Department Overview

UC Davis Health is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of high‑quality, patient‑centered care, based in the Greater Sacramento area of Northern California. UC Davis Health has a Comprehensive Cancer Center, internationally recognized MIND Institute, and a nationally ranked pediatric hospital. The UC Davis acute care hospital has 646 beds and an ambulatory care service area spanning north to the Oregon border, east to Nevada, and down the Central Valley to Fresno, California, covering 65,000 square miles across 33 counties.

The Department of Pharmacy is a dynamic, integral, and critical part of patient care provided by UC Davis Health. As a department of greater than 600 professional, technical, and administrative support personnel, we focus on providing patient‑centered medication management that optimizes outcomes through practice, education, research, and leadership through the continuum of care. We also have the largest pharmacy residency program in the country with 46 total residents in 13 different programs.

The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pharmacy services encompass inpatient pharmacy services as well as an expansive footprint in the ambulatory care space where we have clinical pharmacists embedded within our clinics and specialty care locations. Our operational teams support the health system enterprise with three inpatient pharmacies, five outpatient pharmacies, two infusion pharmacies, a home infusion service line, and the full complement of pharmacy purchasing, stores, and distribution.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $9,834.48 - $21,525.54
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 197
• UC Job Title: PHARMACIST 5 HX
• UC Job Code: 004855
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F; day shift, 8 hour
• Location: Pharmacy Shared Service Center (BLDG108)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well‑being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On‑site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e.g., e‑cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents).
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

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