Senior Pharmacy Leader: MTM & Specialty Programs (Onsite)

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks an experienced lead pharmacist to oversee MTM and clinical pharmacy operations within our specialty program. You will supervise pharmacists and technicians and drive compliant, efficient workflows.

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will manage accreditation readiness (URAC, BOP, ACHC), participate in audits, and collaborate with clinical teams to expand services. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacist licensure.
• PharmD degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Minimum 5 years of outpatient or specialty pharmacy experience.
• Experience supervising pharmacists and technicians.
• Strong understanding of specialty pharmacy operations, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to manage URAC, BOP, and ACHC accreditation and readiness.
• Experience with manufacturer and payer audits.
• Strong operational leadership skills, including workflow oversight, competency assessments, and performance management.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical teams, administrative partners, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with controlled substance stewardship, specialty dispensing workflows, and compliance activities.
• Preferred: Relevant board certification (BCACP, BCPS, BCSP, or other specialty certification aligned with duties).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing MTM and clinical pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with URAC, ACHC, BOP,DEA,California Board of Pharmacyand other applicable regulatory agencyrequirements
• Managing and maintaining all accreditation activities, surveys, policies, SOPs, and readiness documentation
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of patient assessments, refill coordination, financial assistance and supporting day-to-day pharmacy workflow functions
• Cross-training pharmacists and technicians across clinical pharmacy workflow
• Conducting competency assessments and ensuring timely completion of all trainings and required certifications
• Designing clinical workflows, ensuring standardization and introducing enhancements and KPIs for maximum visibility and efficiency
• Collaborating with UC system partners, specialty pharmacy leadership, and internal departments to enhance and expand clinical and specialty pharmacy services
• Supervising staff to ensure accuracy, productivity, compliance, and adherence to departmental expectations
• Participating in departmental meetings and serving as Administrator-On-Call as needed

Skills

California Pharmacist license

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Accreditation management

Education

PharmD degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks an experienced lead pharmacist to oversee MTM and clinical pharmacy operations within our specialty program. You will supervise pharmacists and technicians and drive compliant, efficient workflows.

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will manage accreditation readiness (URAC, BOP, ACHC), participate in audits, and collaborate with clinical teams to expand services. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role with a competitive salary.