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.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

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 Rewards

We 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.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization