Pharmacy Specialist

Closing Date:
11/17/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

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:
COP | EBRx Program

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Pharmacy Specialist will use clinical experience and knowledge to apply drug coverage protocols to prior authorization requests. This position will process calls regarding drug therapy, prescription drug program benefit design inquiries, and prior authorization requests received from health care providers. The Pharmacy Specialist will enter prior authorization decisions into the pharmacy benefit manager's claims adjudication software to enable appropriate pharmacy claims processing. Individuals must possess clinical expertise with the ability to adapt to various therapeutic situations and provide accurate, concise, and relevant information quickly.
Qualifications:

• Pharm D.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Arkansas.
• PGY1 residency training OR 3 years of applicable experience .

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to work independently, and have good communication skills.
• Operating knowledge of SAS, Enterprise Guide, and PowerBI analytical systems is required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides information to healthcare providers and patients regarding plan-specific pharmacy benefit design and therapeutic alternative drug choices, where appropriate, on behalf of all EBRx clients.
• Operate the phone queue system that receives calls from healthcare providers and patients (on occasion) involving a variety of health plans.
• Retrieve clinic records and completed prior authorization requests from providers, reconcile providers' information with EBRx coverage policy, and render coverage determination.
• Enter coverage decision into the pharmacy benefit manager's claims adjudication software system.
• Communicate to providers, patients, and clients, where appropriate, through the EBRx phone system, secure fax, or email system.
• Provide assistance, where necessary, to other call center personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

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:
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
Occasional Physical Activity:
Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes