Specialty Pharmacy Supervisor

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specialty pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with URAC, ACHC, BOP, DEA, California Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agency requirements
• Manage and maintain all accreditation activities, surveys, policies, SOPs, and readiness documentation
• Complete patient assessments, refill coordination, and support day-to-day pharmacy workflow functions
• Cross-train pharmacists and technicians across specialty pharmacy workflows
• Conduct competency assessments and ensure timely completion of all trainings and required certifications
• Respond to manufacturer and insurance plan audits
• Collaborate with UC system partners, specialty pharmacy leadership, and internal departments to enhance and expand specialty pharmacy services
• Support LDM (limited distribution medication) strategies, payer initiatives, and operational performance improvement
• Supervise staff to ensure accuracy, productivity, compliance, and adherence to departmental expectations
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve as Administrator-On-Call as needed

Requirements

• 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
• Experience with managing 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

Qualifications

Relevant board certification (BCACP, BCPS, BCSP, or other specialty certification aligned with duties) preferred.

Skills

• Operational leadership
• Regulatory compliance
• Specialty pharmacy operations
• Workflow oversight
• Competency assessments
• Performance management
• Collaboration
• Controlled substance stewardship
• Specialty dispensing workflows

Pay

$144,400.00 – $341,800.00 Annual Salary Range

Schedule

Full-Time, Variable (Onsite)