University of Arkansas System

Pharmacy Specialist - General Specialty

University of Arkansas System$80K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 or eligible for licensure
  • Preferred: PharmD
  • Preferred: Board certified in applicable area, 5 years of applicable experience

Responsibilities

  • Become an integral part of the specialty interdisciplinary team and develop professional relationships
  • Perform patient assessments complying with accreditation standards
  • Work to institute a disease state management agreement with providers
  • Recommend appropriate monitoring and screening prior to medication start
  • Document clinical interventions and promote patient adherence
  • Participate actively in quality improvement projects
  • Serve as a resource for clinical drug information and manage plans of care

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
  • Concierge prescription delivery on campus
Full Job Description
Closing Date:
07/20/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff (Non-Classified)
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 Specialty Pharmacy OP AS C

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 of applicable experience


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Able to become an integral part of the assigned specialty interdisciplinary team and develop 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 promptly.
  • Assesses the appropriateness of therapy for the individual patient with respect to safety, comorbidities, dosing, and side effect management.
  • Recommends appropriate screening prior to the 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 the use of the 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 medications with limited distribution.
  • Completes required training in a timely manner.
  • Participates in continuing education appropriate to the specialty.
  • Displays courtesy and respect toward all patients and employees.
  • Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
  • Strives to provide excellent pharmacy services.
  • Values patient safety as a priority.
  • Promotes health equity.
  • Displays teamwork ability.
  • Works creatively to solve problems and improve services.
  • Participates in the training of staff, students, and residents.
  • 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:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Grasping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

About University of Arkansas System

The University of Arkansas System is a state university system in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It comprises six campuses; a medical school; two law schools; a graduate school focused on public service; a historically black college, statewide research, service, and educational units for agriculture, criminal justice, and archeology; and several community colleges. Over 50,000 students are enrolled in over 188 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Legally, the entire system carries the name University of Arkansas. Nonetheless, to avoid confusion with its flagship campus in Fayetteville, the system usually refers to itself as the University of Arkansas System and the Fayetteville campus usually refers to itself as the University of Arkansas.
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