Pharmacy Specialist – Neurology Infusion

Role Overview

• 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.
• Responsibilities include reviewing infusion treatment plans for appropriateness and proper dosing, coordinating pre-infusion medications, labs, and vaccinations, and participating in protocol and order set development.

Requirements

• 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.
• PharmD preferred
• 5 years of applicable experience preferred
• Experience coordinating outpatient infusion therapy preferred

Benefits

• 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