Clinical Faculty​/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Patient Access Center; PAC)

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Patient Access Center (PAC)

Chicago, IL, United States

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1040771

Posted on: 8/28/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 9/18/2026

Pharmacy Practice

Chicago, IL USA

1040771

9/18/2026

The budgeted salary rate for the position is $135,000 - $160,000.

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Retzky Collegeof Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services is seeking a full-time Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Patient Access Center (PAC). This position provides operational and clinical oversight to the Patient Access Center team, which manages prior authorizations and appeals, and leadsquality improvement initiatives to ensure efficient, accurate priorauthorization services for clinics and patients.
The Retzky College of Pharmacy at UIC, withcampuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and the #15 college in the US ranked by US News & World Report.

More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can befound at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .edu

Theacademicresponsibilities of the clinical faculty memberinclude the provision ofdidactic lectures and precepting entry level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1residents and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are an expectation as well.

• Staff to support day-to-day operations of the Patient Access Center including prior authorization submissions, appeal submissions, clinical support, and collaboration with UI Health medical providers.
• Staff to support day-to-day operations of other areas including pharmacy operations or the Clinical Care Center as needed.
• Support the Patient Access Center team and clinics in providing justification to appeal adverse prior authorization outcomes.
• Identify areas for operational and quality improvement and assist with executing plans to improve operational efficiency and quality.
• Develop training materials to address knowledge gaps and emerging trends impacting prior authorizations.
• Collaborate with UI Health providers to suggest alternative therapies based on the patient’s insurance formulary and clinical coverage criteria or following an adverse determination.
• Serve as a liaison between the Patient Access Center, UI Health pharmacies, and contracted clinics to assure quality and timely service to both clinic and patients.

• Participate in the education of nursing staff, medical staff, and all members of the health care team.
• Participate in site specific…