UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Infusion
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Infusion
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Closing Date: 10/22/2025
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
Summary of Job Duties Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) are responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. CPS work under minimal supervision to provide direct patient centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services that optimize the patient care experience and drive organizational performance. A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides to the department expertise not routinely available in the pharmacy staff. The abilities these individuals have may include a broad background in specific clinical areas, or the individual may have expertise in specific pharmacy management areas (such as formulary management, information systems, drug utilization evaluation, infusion or investigational drugs).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency and/or at least 3 years of applicable experience
Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas, or eligibility for licensure
Preferred Qualifications:
PharmD
5 years of applicable experience
Experience coordinating outpatient infusion therapy
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a clinical pharmacy practice to optimize safe, effective, and affordable medication therapy
Review infusion treatment plans for appropriateness and proper dosing based on the documented diagnosis and the objective information found in the patient’s chart, as well as current guidelines
Pharmacokinetic drug monitoring and dose adjustment
Coordinate pre-infusion medications, labs, and vaccinations, assisting with logistics of clinic-administered vs pharmacy-administered vaccines per payor requirements
Participate in protocol and order set development, formulary management, drug utilization reviews, and cost-savings initiatives
Coordinate care with the Prior Authorization and Financial Assistance teams to ensure timely and affordable authorization and start of infusion therapy, including both treatment and therapy plans. Acquiring authorization is not the responsibility of CPS; care coordination occurs when necessary
Support use of formulary medications and suggest formulary alternatives, where appropriate, or document clinical need for nonformulary and/or off-label usage where appropriate
Assist with formulary addition requests for P&T and ERX builds
Ensure compliance with necessary infusion REMS requirements
Apply and make essential modifications to outpatient treatment and therapy plans on a patient-specific basis
Assist with writing appeal letters and letters of medical necessity as needed for medication authorization purposes
Assist with implementing health-system pharmacy initiatives (e.g., dose rounding, biosimilar use, etc)
Participate in the transition of care from outpatient infusion to Specialty Pharmacy oral/self-injectable medications
Provide education and counseling to professionals and patients as needed
Collaborate with the other clinical pharmacy specialists in Outpatient Specialty clinics daily, and serve as the liaison between the outpatient infusion services in these clinics and applicable UAMS pharmacies
Precept pharmacy students and residents
Meet key performance indicator standards for patient volume and level of care
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
Special Instructions to Applicants Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
Department ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy OP AS C
Benefits Eligible Yes
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Department: ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy OP AS C
At least one of the following items may be required: proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).
Pre-employment screening includes background checks and drug testing where applicable.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Closing Date: 10/22/2025
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
Summary of Job Duties Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) are responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. CPS work under minimal supervision to provide direct patient centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services that optimize the patient care experience and drive organizational performance. A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides to the department expertise not routinely available in the pharmacy staff. The abilities these individuals have may include a broad background in specific clinical areas, or the individual may have expertise in specific pharmacy management areas (such as formulary management, information systems, drug utilization evaluation, infusion or investigational drugs).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency and/or at least 3 years of applicable experience
Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas, or eligibility for licensure
Preferred Qualifications:
PharmD
5 years of applicable experience
Experience coordinating outpatient infusion therapy
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a clinical pharmacy practice to optimize safe, effective, and affordable medication therapy
Review infusion treatment plans for appropriateness and proper dosing based on the documented diagnosis and the objective information found in the patient’s chart, as well as current guidelines
Pharmacokinetic drug monitoring and dose adjustment
Coordinate pre-infusion medications, labs, and vaccinations, assisting with logistics of clinic-administered vs pharmacy-administered vaccines per payor requirements
Participate in protocol and order set development, formulary management, drug utilization reviews, and cost-savings initiatives
Coordinate care with the Prior Authorization and Financial Assistance teams to ensure timely and affordable authorization and start of infusion therapy, including both treatment and therapy plans. Acquiring authorization is not the responsibility of CPS; care coordination occurs when necessary
Support use of formulary medications and suggest formulary alternatives, where appropriate, or document clinical need for nonformulary and/or off-label usage where appropriate
Assist with formulary addition requests for P&T and ERX builds
Ensure compliance with necessary infusion REMS requirements
Apply and make essential modifications to outpatient treatment and therapy plans on a patient-specific basis
Assist with writing appeal letters and letters of medical necessity as needed for medication authorization purposes
Assist with implementing health-system pharmacy initiatives (e.g., dose rounding, biosimilar use, etc)
Participate in the transition of care from outpatient infusion to Specialty Pharmacy oral/self-injectable medications
Provide education and counseling to professionals and patients as needed
Collaborate with the other clinical pharmacy specialists in Outpatient Specialty clinics daily, and serve as the liaison between the outpatient infusion services in these clinics and applicable UAMS pharmacies
Precept pharmacy students and residents
Meet key performance indicator standards for patient volume and level of care
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
Special Instructions to Applicants Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
Department ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy OP AS C
Benefits Eligible Yes
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Department: ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy OP AS C
At least one of the following items may be required: proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).
Pre-employment screening includes background checks and drug testing where applicable.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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