Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (Rheumatology) - UVA Specialty Pharmacy

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This newly created Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist position is embedded within the Rheumatology clinic at UVA Health, representing a strategic investment in specialty care, patient access, and relationship-based practice. The role is designed for a pharmacist who wants to practice at the top of their license, build long-term patient relationships, and help shape how specialty pharmacy services integrate directly into outpatient clinical care. The pharmacist will partner closely with rheumatology providers, nurses, and patients to manage complex medication therapy across the continuum of care, complementing an existing rheumatology pharmacist and expanding services. The role emphasizes longitudinal ambulatory pharmaceutical care, medication access support (including prior authorizations and limited distribution drugs), patient education, and participation in collaborative practice agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required.
No experience required.
Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a core clinical partner to rheumatology physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and clinic staff.
Provide longitudinal ambulatory pharmaceutical care, supporting patients over time rather than episodic encounters.
Design, implement, assess, monitor, and document evidence-based therapeutic plans for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions.
Play a meaningful role in medication access, including specialty pharmacy workflows, prior authorization support, and limited distribution of drug access.
Support specialty pharmacy accreditation related processes that directly impact patient access to therapy.
Provide patient education, counseling, and ongoing medication monitoring, fostering trust and adherence.
Participate in collaborative practice agreements, including ordering labs and medications when applicable.
Potentially support comorbid condition management or disease state care within scope and training.
Document care plans and clinical interventions clearly within the medical record.