Description You bring more than clinical expertise and leadership experience to your role as a lead pharmacist — you bring a commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality specialty pharmacy services. At UCLA Health, we support professionals like you with a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued, and your career can continue to grow. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will oversee specialty pharmacy operations, manage accreditation requirements (URAC, BOP, ACHC), and ensure compliance with all regulatory and payer standards.
You will supervise pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, maintain efficient workflows, support limited distribution medication strategies, and participate directly in operational activities, including patient assessments and refill coordination. You will cross-train staff, assess competencies, respond to audits, and collaborate with internal and external partners to support expansion of UCLA Health’s specialty pharmacy programs.
Activities will include: Overseeing specialty pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with URAC, ACHC, BOP, DEA, California Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agency requirements Managing and maintaining all accreditation activities, surveys, policies, SOPs, and readiness documentation Completing patient assessments, refill coordination, and supporting day-to-day pharmacy workflow functions Cross-training pharmacists and technicians across specialty pharmacy workflows Conducting competency assessments and ensuring timely completion of all trainings and required certifications Responding to manufacturer and insurance plan audits Collaborating with UC system partners, specialty pharmacy leadership, and internal departments to enhance and expand specialty pharmacy services Supporting LDM (limited distribution medication) strategies, payer initiatives, and operational performance improvement Supervising staff to ensure accuracy, productivity, compliance, and adherence to departmental expectations Participating in departmental meetings and serving as Administrator-On-Call as needed At UCLA Health, dedicated professionals like you help make us one of the world’s most respected health systems — with award-winning hospitals, extensive community clinics, and the renowned David Geffen School of Medicine.
If you’re seeking an opportunity to advance specialty pharmacy practice, regulatory excellence, and operational leadership, this is your moment.
Full-Time, Variable (Onsite) Annual Salary Range: $148,700 – $352,100.00 Qualifications We’re seeking an experienced pharmacy leader with: Current California Pharmacist licensure PharmD degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy Minimum 5 years of outpatient or specialty pharmacy experience Demonstrated experience supervising pharmacists and technicians Strong understanding of specialty pharmacy operations, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards Ability to manage URAC, BOP, and ACHC accreditation and readiness Experience with manufacturer and payer audits Strong operational leadership skills, including workflow oversight, competency assessments, and performance management Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams, administrative partners, and external stakeholders Proficiency with controlled substance stewardship, specialty dispensing workflows, and compliance activities Preferred: Relevant board certification (BCACP, BCPS, BCSP, or other specialty certification aligned with duties)