Closing Date:
04/10/2026
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Shift Vary (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
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):
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 orientation, 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
ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy Compliance
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The Pharmacy Intern will perform most of the duties of a pharmacist under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain the practical experience of day to day responsibilities. You will practice skills in dispensing, prescription order processing, verbal communication and problem solving. The intern will receive training in the Outpatient Pharmacy, MTM, and Meds to Beds along with opportunities to engage in projects and presentations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy School
Pharmacy Intern License
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
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 service.
Learns to process prescriptions in a timely manner with a focus on patient safety and clean claims.
Learns the knowledge of the adjudication process, troubleshooting rejected claims and mitigating payer problems.
Fills prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist accurately and in a timely manner.
Completes all documentation required for refill coordination.
Provides proper paperwork necessary to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and accreditation bodies.
Professional communicates with payers and PBMs.
Learns to initiate benefit investigations and prior authorizations in a timely manner.
Gathers accurate information from the medical record for processing prior authorizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Checks the status of prior authorizations in a timely manner.
Documents all work in accordance with company policies/procedures and accreditation standards and within the parameters of state and federal regulations.
Provides continuous financial assistant support to all patients through manufacturer assistance or grants.
Informs patients of prescription status throughout the benefit investigation, prior authorization, financial assistance and ongoing care process.
Refers all clinical issues to the pharmacist, always working within the pharmacy intern scope of practice.
Provides monthly outreach to patients due for refills per established policies and procedures to determine the patient’s general health status, medication compliance and drug supply as applicable.
Refers any clinical issues to the pharmacist.
Learns knowledge of proper shipping procedures including cold chain. Communicates with other specialty pharmacies to ensure UAMS patients are transitioned properly and are being properly served.
Screens all patients for financial assistance offering assistance in the form or manufacturer co-pay cards, grants or manufacturer free drug.
Prioritizes work appropriately.
Accepts responsibility for work.
Knows when to ask for help to ensure patient safety and accreditation compliance.
Good work awareness, assist others when work is complete.
Assists with answering the telephone regularly.
Dependable, two or less absence occurrences per year.
Rarely tardy, less than five per year.
Understands how to operate all equipment (Parata Max, Kirby Lester counter, load printers, fax machines).
Flexible, can work in multiple areas.
Flexible with work schedule.
Stays within allotted break/lunch times, returns back to work early when needed.
Keeps visiting and other non-work activities to a minimum while there is work to do.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae, 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
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.
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.
Feeling, Hearing, Talking
Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking
N/A
No
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.
