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Centralized Medication Access Manager

University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
Reporting to the Director of Outpatient Pharmacy Services, the Manager of Centralized Medication Access provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the pharmacy-led centralized prior authorization (PA) and medication refill program. This role drives departmental success by ensuring that the Supervisor, frontline technicians, and pharmacists consistently meet performance targets. Key priorities include process design, inter-departmental collaboration, and scaling the department to meet organizational growth. Additionally, the Manager partners with the Director to steer the centralized access strategy and collaborates with Outpatient Pharmacy Managers to optimize revenue and prescription capture. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.


Required Qualifications :

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
Post graduate year 1 [PGY1] In Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.
Registered Pharmacist in the State of California
Demonstrates subject matter knowledge of industry best practices in outpatient pharmacy practice. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations and standards.
Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations. Ability to apply policy knowledge to improve workflow systems and protocols.
Recent leadership experience with exposure to training and guiding employees on technical skills in outpatient pharmacy area. Motivates and inspires staff to improve quality and services.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment.
Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner. Ability to apply policy knowledge to identify productivity inefficiencies and compliance risks.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.
Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve patient problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
Ability to listen actively to clinical staff and patients, understanding varying viewpoints and receiving feedback. Verbal and written communication skills to tactfully articulate reasoning behind own opinions and change the thinking of or gain acceptance from others.
At least 5 years of outpatient pharmacy experience and 3 years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology and train others to effectively use applications.

Post grad 1 In Pharmacy Practice or Hospital Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.

License / Certification :
Yes


License/Certification :

Registered Pharmacist in the State of California


About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html


Required Qualifications :

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
Post graduate year 1 [PGY1] In Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.
Registered Pharmacist in the State of California
Demonstrates subject matter knowledge of industry best practices in outpatient pharmacy practice. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations and standards.
Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations. Ability to apply policy knowledge to improve workflow systems and protocols.
Recent leadership experience with exposure to training and guiding employees on technical skills in outpatient pharmacy area. Motivates and inspires staff to improve quality and services.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment.
Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner. Ability to apply policy knowledge to identify productivity inefficiencies and compliance risks.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.
Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve patient problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
Ability to listen actively to clinical staff and patients, understanding varying viewpoints and receiving feedback. Verbal and written communication skills to tactfully articulate reasoning behind own opinions and change the thinking of or gain acceptance from others.
At least 5 years of outpatient pharmacy experience and 3 years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology and train others to effectively use applications.

Post grad 1 In Pharmacy Practice or Hospital Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.

License / Certification :
Yes


License/Certification :

Registered Pharmacist in the State of California


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

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