University of Arkansas System

Pharmacy Specialist - Neurology Infusion

University of Arkansas System  •  $50k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Closing Date:

06/12/2026


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


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

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 theApply link/button.

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 preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have 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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu


Department:

ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy OP AS C


Department's Website:


of Job Duties:

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) are responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. CPS works 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 expertise 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


Additional Information:

Responsibiliities:

  • 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 the 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 necessary 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


Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.


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


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, Sitting, Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion, Standing


Occasional Physical Activity:

Grasping, Reaching, Walking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

University of Arkansas System

About University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Little Rock, Arkansas
Year Founded
1871
Website
uasys.edu
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