Refill Auth Pharmacist Sr EX - Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice - FT Day Shift
Req ID: 88224
Location: Orange, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $168,988.39/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $201,943.29/Yr.
Who We Are
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
The Refill Authorization Pharmacist is responsible for triaging and processing of approvals for refill renewal requests received by the associated clinical departments, utilizing a specified refill protocol and under collaborative practice agreement. The pharmacist will function in accordance with all state and federal rules, regulations, statutes and laws. The Pharmacist will work directly with pharmacies, providers and patients and serve as the lead for refill renewals for medications that fall within scope and protocol. The Pharmacist will also triage any need for additional information to process requests and facilitate ambulatory engagement for patients when necessary. The Pharmacist will actively recruit patients who are identified to benefit from use of UC Irvine Health Outpatient Pharmacy services. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Pharmacist in good standing licensed by the state of California
- Current BLS or ACLS upon hire
- Completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency OR 2 + years experience as a clinical pharmacist
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four or more years of pharmacy experience.
- Experience working with a variety of patient populations.
- Experience in prior authorization process
- Completed PGY-2 residency
- Completed PGY-1 residency in community practice, acute care medicine, internal medicine, or managed care
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/88224
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