Sr. Clinical Lead Pharmacist-Specialty OP Pharmacy-FT Variable Shift

UC Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCI Health in California seeks an Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Lead to oversee clinical, administrative, and financial aspects of outpatient specialty pharmacy services. You will direct the specialty pharmacist team, drive quality initiatives, and help design programs such as MTM, immunizations, and travel clinics.

The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy, active CA pharmacist license, and strong leadership and communication skills to grow the program and ensure compliant, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy or equivalent
• Qualifications to perform clinical oversight for the services provided
• Licensed to practice a health profession in the relevant jurisdiction
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Active registered pharmacist license in good standing with the CA Board of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical, administrative and financial aspects of outpatient specialty pharmacy services
• Design, plan and implement pharmacy-related clinical programs
• Direct specialty clinical pharmacists and serve on the Specialty Pharmacy Quality Management Committee
• Lead quality improvement projects and policy/procedure development per URAC/ACHC
• Collaborate with pharmacy supervisors to market and grow outpatient specialty pharmacy services
• Ensure optimal reimbursement for high-cost specialty medications across UCI Health centers
• Oversee new drug reviews and development of MTM, immunization and Travel Clinic programs
• Provide guidance on clinical operations and decision-making for the program

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist

Hospital Pharmacy

Clinical Oversight

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary The Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Lead (OSPCL) reports to the Pharmacy Manager and leads and directs the clinical, administrative and financial aspects of outpatient specialty pharmacy (OSP) services to support safe and effective management of specialty medication therapies. OSPCL duties include working with pharmacy management to design, plan and implement pharmacy related clinical programs. The OSPCL will direct specialty clinical pharmacists working in the specialty program and serves as Senior Pharmacist on the Specialty Pharmacy Quality Management Committee. The OSPCL leads program quality improvement projects and policy and procedure development in accord with URAC and ACHC accreditation. This position will work with other pharmacy supervisors to plan and execute strategies to market and grow the outpatient specialty pharmacy services offered, ensure optimal reimbursement for high-cost specialty medications prescribed in various UCI Health centers, clinics and cancer centers. The OSPCL will perform new drug reviews, assist in the development of new clinical programs for the OSP including but not limited to MTM, immunization, Travel Clinic. The OSPCL will collaborate with other members of the specialty pharmacy team to ensure Quality Management and Patient Management programs are effective and efficient and periodically consults with practitioners in the field. The OSPCL provides guidance for the clinical operational aspects of the program and oversight of the clinical decision-making aspects of the program.

Required QualificationsWhat It Takes to be Successful

• Two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Qualifications to perform clinical oversight for the services provided
• Licensed to practice a health profession in the relevant jurisdiction
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Active registered pharmacist license in good standing with the CA Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty Pharmacy Certification and /or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of URAC and ACHC standards
• Hospital pharmacy residency
• Board Certification
• Advanced Practice Pharmacist license preferred (APH)

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Pharmacist

Education

• DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Total RewardsWe offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of EmploymentThe University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• 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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization