Updated: May 22, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice
UC Title: PHARMACIST SR EX
Position Number: 41090622
Reports to: Dir Pharm Bus Strat&Pop Health
Working Title: Refill Auth Pharmacist Sr EX
Cost Center: Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice (427260)
Bargaining Unit: UPTE
FLSA: Exempt
Date Created: 5/17/2024
Job Code: 007932
Hours: 40
Shift: Day Shift
FTE: 1
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.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, 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 (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Salary Range:
Annual Rate Minimum $169,002.72 Midpoint $185,497.92 Maximum $201,972.24
Required Qualifications:
Current BLS or ACLS upon hire
Registered Pharmacist in good standing licensed by the state of California
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.
Completed PGY-1 residency in community practice, acute care medicine, internal medicine, or managed care
Completed PGY-2 residency
Experience in prior authorization process
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 advancing inclusive excellence. 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 [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
