at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist/Associate Director, Specialty Pharmacy Services
Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist/Associate Director, Specialty Pharmacy Services
Hiring Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022806
Posting Close Date: May 4, 2024
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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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
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*Search Extension Until May 4, 2024
The Associate Director of Specialty Pharmacy Services is responsible for assuring oversight, operations coordination, quality and cost effectiveness of pharmacy services provided by specialty pharmacy programs. This position directs assistant directors, coordinators and support personnel and works with them to assure optimal outcomes and works closely with the Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services in developing the strategic direction for the specialty pharmacy. The candidate for this position will be expected to identify and lead the development, implementation, monitoring and process improvement of new and current programs, including the application and refinement of the pharmacy practice model and oversee the quality and outcomes programs required to maintain Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) specialty pharmacy accreditation requirements. The candidate will also be responsible for completing other duties as assigned, including forecasting and creating the annual operating and personnel budgets, and optimizing reimbursement.
The academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting entry level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are an expectation as well. Clinical Pharmacist duties include working closely with pharmacy technicians, students, medical staff, 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 demonstrates flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment top notch time management and organizational skills, and is committed to excellent patient care.
The salary range for this position is $160, 000.00 to $195,000.00.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (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 medical setting
Minimum of 5 years supervisory operations-related experience, preferably in an academic medical setting
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary, progressive ambulatory specialty pharmacy services
Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a residency in health-system pharmacy administration and... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
