Pharmacy Specialist - Neonatal ICU

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Closing Date:

10/13/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | PTSL IP Clinical Services Jenkins

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works under minimal supervision. A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides to the department expertise not routinely available in the pharmacy staff. These individuals have a broad background in specific clinical areas (such as critical care), or the individual may have expertise in specific clinical areas (such as pediatrics, neonatology) or the individual may have expertise in specific pharmacy management areas (such as information systems or drug utilization evaluation). This pharmacy specialist is regarded as the leading expert in their field in the institution, in this case, neonatal ICU.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
• PGY1 residency training OR 3 years of applicable experience (the dept can specify experience)
• AR licensure or eligible for licensure

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 residency in Critical Care or Pediatrics or 5 years experience working as a clinical pharmacist in a neonatal/pediatric setting.
• Board Certification in pediatrics and/or pharmacotherapy is preferred and required within 3 years of hire.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides pharmaceutical services throughout medical center and consultative assistance to physicians, nurses, and other clinic staff in area of specialty.
• Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers within decentralized patient care areas to provide patient-centered care.
• Delivers medication therapy management services within specialty patient area of care; adjusts care according to patient response and provides clinical intervention to detect, mitigate and prevent medication adverse effects, and ensure effectivity of pharmaceutical care programs.
• Recommends alternative treatments as necessary.
• Facilitates specialty medication procurement, ordering and dispensing procedures.
• Adopts practices to improve work processes.
• Develops and implements systems to track outcomes and reporting of project activities.
• Supports experiential education; creates documentation to be used in clinical trials on request.
• Develops evidence-based academic, detailed informational material using computer software.
• Works in support of population health initiatives to identify, design, and implement improvement in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Standing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes