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University of Arkansas System

Pharmacy Specialist – Cardiopulmonary

University of Arkansas System

. Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy services, patient assessments, and evidence-based medicine while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Capable of managing medication therapy, training staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Doctor Of Pharmacy DegreeLicensed PharmacistPGY1 Residency TrainingPatient AssessmentEvidence-Based Medicine

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Hard Skills
Medication Therapy ManagementClinical Intervention DocumentationPrior Authorization RequestsBenefit InvestigationsDrug Information ProvisionQuality Improvement ParticipationDisease State Management AgreementsScreening RecommendationsAdherence PromotionClaim Processing
Soft Skills
Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationCommunication FacilitationTraining And Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Board Certification PreferredArkansas State Board Of Pharmacy License
Industry Keywords
Accreditation StandardsPatient Management ProgramClinical StudiesOutcome-Based Plans Of CareLimited-Distribution MedicationsQuality Management CommitteeSubstance Abuse TestingAnnual TB ScreeningCriminal Background CheckClean-Claim Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services
  • Provide pharmacy services focused on safety, efficacy, and positive outcomes
  • Perform patient assessments complying with accreditation standards and patient management program timelines
  • Institute disease state management agreements with providers
  • Assess therapy appropriateness regarding safety, comorbidities, dosing, and side-effect management
  • Recommend screening before medication start dates and monitoring for patient safety
  • Document clinical interventions and promote adherence
  • Monitor hospital admissions for the specific patient population
  • Answer clinical patient communications and facilitate communication with clinics
  • Defend product use to payers using clinical studies and accepted guidelines
  • Practice evidence-based medicine and develop/manage outcome-based plans of care
  • Train staff, students, and residents
  • Participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation, taking one week at a time
  • Provide drug information to medical staff
  • Participate in quality improvement projects and the Quality Management Committee
  • Work with drug manufacturers to access limited-distribution medications
  • Complete required training and specialty continuing education
  • Locate insurance coverage and perform benefit investigations
  • Process prescriptions and troubleshoot rejected claims and payer problems
  • Support clean-claim processing
  • Submit prior authorization requests and support off-label-use authorizations and appeals
  • Train staff on prior authorization processes
  • Access co-pay cards and grants for financial assistance
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
  • PGY1 Residency Training OR 3 years of applicable experience
  • Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist or eligible for licensure
  • Board Certified in applicable area preferred
  • 5 years applicable experience preferred
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Required license or certificate
  • Three professional references
  • Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • 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