Pharmacy Specialist - Cardiopulmonary

Closing Date:
11/09/2026
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

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.

Department:
ICE | PTSL Cardiopulmonary

Department's Website:

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:

• PharmD
• Board Certified in applicable area
• 5 years applicable experience

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Can locate patient insurance coverages from multiple sources.
• Performs an accurate benefit investigation to determine prescription coverage.
• Processes prescriptions expeditiously.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of the adjudication process and can troubleshoot rejected claims and mitigate payer problems.
• Serves as a resource to others in processing clean claims.
• Knowledgeable in the prior authorization process and able to submit requests accurately and expediently.
• Serves a resource for off label use prior authorizations and appeals.
• Trains staff on the prior authorization process.
• Can access co-pay cards and grants for financial assistance.
• May perform 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:



All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://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

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Reaching, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Pulling, Pushing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes