Lead Pharmacist, Specialty and Home Delivery Pharmacy Operations

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
$59.08 - $94.53 Hourly
vision insurance, paid time off
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
The Lead Pharmacist for Specialty and Home Delivery Operations plays a key leadership role within the UVA Health Pharmacy Enterprise, providing direct support and oversight of pharmacist daily operations across home delivery and specialty workflows. This position serves as a liaison between clinical teams, medication access, dispensing operations, and call center support, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery. The role supports frontline pharmacists & technician teams, ensures quality assurance, facilitates pharmacist onboarding and training, and promotes adherence to compliance, accreditation, and payer contractual obligations. The Lead Pharmacist collaborates with pharmacy leadership and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and innovation while supporting the upcoming launch of Pharmacy Central Services Center. Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and workflow coordination for specialty and home delivery pharmacists. Staffing and supporting dispensing operations within specialty and home delivery workflows. Oversee adherence to regulatory, accreditation (URAC/ACHC), and payer performance standards. Support implementation of refill retention and medication synchronization strategies. Facilitate onboarding, training, and mentorship for new pharmacists in support of operational readiness for PCSC. Partner with call center, medication access, and dispensing teams to streamline first fill and refill processes. Lead quality assurance efforts, including medication safety initiatives and process improvement projects. Act as a liaison between frontline staff and pharmacy leadership to ensure timely communication, issue escalation, and resolution. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: No experience required. Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License. BLS required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing and traveling for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals Position Compensation Range: $59.08 - $94.53 Hourly Benefits Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts Certification and education support Generous Paid Time Off UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.