Pharmacy Specialist - Transitions of Care

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Specialist to join its Specialty Pharmacy Services team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality pharmacy care and requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree along with relevant experience. The specialist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring adherence to patient safety protocols and efficacy in medication management. UAMS offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and educational opportunities.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services with a focus on safety and efficacy.
• Develop professional relationships with interdisciplinary team members.
• Document clinical interventions and monitor patient compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Evidence-based medicine

Clinical communication

Therapeutic monitoring

Quality improvement

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

PGY1 Residency Training

Licensed pharmacist by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Job description

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Closing Date:

06/13/2025
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Department: ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy Clinical

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Summary of Job Duties: The Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services. The specialist will provide pharmacy services with a focus on safety, efficacy, and positive outcomes.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree

• PGY1 Residency Training OR 3 years of applicable experience

• Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist or eligible for licensure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate of Pharmacy

• Board certified in applicable area

• Experience with acute care services, transitions of care, specialty pharmacy, or ambulatory care

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Able to become an integral part of the assigned specialty interdisciplinary team and develops professional relationships with its members.

• Performs proper patient assessments that comply with accreditation

• standards within the time parameters set forth in the patient management program.

• Works to institute a disease state management agreement with providers. Cosigns outreach documentation in a timely manner.

• Assesses the appropriateness of therapy for the individual patient with respect to safety, comorbidities, dosing and side effect management.

• Recommends appropriate screening prior to medication start date. Recommends appropriate monitoring to ensure patient safety.

• Documents clinical interventions.

• Promotes adherence and actively monitors patient compliance.

• Monitors hospital admissions for their specific patient population.

• Answers clinical communications from patients in a timely manner and facilitates communication between the patient and the clinic.

• Serves as a resource to defend use of product to payers using clinical studies and accepted guidelines.

• Practices evidence-based medicine.

• Develops and manages plans of care collecting objective data to demonstrate positive outcomes.

• Participates in the training of staff, students and residents.

• Participates in a group 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year on-call rotation where each member of the group takes call for 1 week at a time.

• Serves as a resource and provides accurate drug information to

• medical staff.

• Actively participates in quality improvement projects and action plans to improve safety and service.

• Sits on the Quality Management Committee.

• Works with drug manufacturers to gain access to limited distribution medications.

• Completes required training in a timely manner.

• Participates in continuing education appropriate to the specialty.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling
Benefits Eligible: Yes