Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist/Associate Director, Specialty Pharmacy Services
Apply NowCompany: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist/Associate Director, Specialty Pharmacy Services
Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID
Posting Close Date: August 11, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The Associate Director of Specialty Pharmacy Services isresponsible for assuring oversight, operations coordination, quality and cost effectivenessof pharmacy services provided by specialty pharmacy programs. This positiondirects assistant directors, coordinators and support personnel and works withthem to assure optimal outcomes and works closely with the Director ofAmbulatory Pharmacy Services in developing the strategic direction for thespecialty pharmacy. The candidate for this position will be expected toidentify and lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and processimprovement of new and current programs, including the application andrefinement of the pharmacy practice model and oversee the quality and outcomesprograms required to maintain Utilization Review Accreditation Commission(URAC) and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) specialty pharmacyaccreditation requirements. The candidate will also be responsible forcompleting other duties as assigned, including forecasting, and creating theannual operating and personnel budgets, and optimizing reimbursement.
The academic responsibilities of the clinical facultymember (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provisionof didactic lectures and precepting entry level Doctor of Pharmacy students,PGY1 residents and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, includingpresentations and publications, are an expectation as well. Clinical Pharmacistduties include working closely with pharmacy technicians, students, medicalstaff, and patients in providing patient-centered clinical pharmacy services.
We are looking for a motivated compassionate individual who is a team player,possesses strong oral and written communication skills; demonstratesflexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing workenvironment; top notch time management and organizational skills, and iscommitted to excellent patient care.
Salary Range: $160,000 to $195,000
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an Accreditation College of Pharmacy (ACPE) accredited College of Pharmacy with a PharmD or equivalent terminal pharmacy degree.
Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the state of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or eligible for Illinois licensure by start date
Minimum of 3 years' ambulatory pharmacy experience required, preferably in an academic health setting
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in an ambulatory pharmacy
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary, progressive ambulatory specialty pharmacy services
Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency and Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) residency in health-system pharmacy
administration and leadership or equivalent experience
Advanced education in business, public health and/or health administration with demonstrable experience in budget
preparation and analysis, financial operations management, personnel, quality functions and the professional aspects
of pharmacy practice
Comprehension of the 340B drug pricing program and leadership experience in specialty and infusion pharmacy
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID
Posting Close Date: August 11, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The Associate Director of Specialty Pharmacy Services isresponsible for assuring oversight, operations coordination, quality and cost effectivenessof pharmacy services provided by specialty pharmacy programs. This positiondirects assistant directors, coordinators and support personnel and works withthem to assure optimal outcomes and works closely with the Director ofAmbulatory Pharmacy Services in developing the strategic direction for thespecialty pharmacy. The candidate for this position will be expected toidentify and lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and processimprovement of new and current programs, including the application andrefinement of the pharmacy practice model and oversee the quality and outcomesprograms required to maintain Utilization Review Accreditation Commission(URAC) and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) specialty pharmacyaccreditation requirements. The candidate will also be responsible forcompleting other duties as assigned, including forecasting, and creating theannual operating and personnel budgets, and optimizing reimbursement.
The academic responsibilities of the clinical facultymember (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provisionof didactic lectures and precepting entry level Doctor of Pharmacy students,PGY1 residents and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, includingpresentations and publications, are an expectation as well. Clinical Pharmacistduties include working closely with pharmacy technicians, students, medicalstaff, and patients in providing patient-centered clinical pharmacy services.
We are looking for a motivated compassionate individual who is a team player,possesses strong oral and written communication skills; demonstratesflexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing workenvironment; top notch time management and organizational skills, and iscommitted to excellent patient care.
Salary Range: $160,000 to $195,000
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an Accreditation College of Pharmacy (ACPE) accredited College of Pharmacy with a PharmD or equivalent terminal pharmacy degree.
Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the state of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or eligible for Illinois licensure by start date
Minimum of 3 years' ambulatory pharmacy experience required, preferably in an academic health setting
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in an ambulatory pharmacy
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary, progressive ambulatory specialty pharmacy services
Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency and Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) residency in health-system pharmacy
administration and leadership or equivalent experience
Advanced education in business, public health and/or health administration with demonstrable experience in budget
preparation and analysis, financial operations management, personnel, quality functions and the professional aspects
of pharmacy practice
Comprehension of the 340B drug pricing program and leadership experience in specialty and infusion pharmacy
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation