Clinical Accreditation Manager
Clinical Accreditation Manager (Accreditation Pharmacist (URAC/ACHC) Location: Remote Travel: Up to 20% anywhere in the US Compensation: $144,000 – $150,000 base + performance bonus + full benefits (based on experience and accreditation exposure)
About the Role
This is not a traditional pharmacist role. This position serves as a strategic advisor to hospital pharmacy teams, helping them navigate URAC and ACHC specialty pharmacy requirements while balancing compliance with real-world operations. Success in this role requires strong judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to influence decisions—not just execute tasks. What You’ll Do Serve as a trusted advisor to hospital partners by interpreting and applying accreditation standards in practical ways Lead accreditation readiness efforts, including gap analyses, policy development, and survey preparation Guide clients through mock audits, corrective action planning, and ongoing compliance efforts Develop tools, templates, and processes that support scalable and sustainable compliance Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align on approach and priorities Deliver training and provide ongoing education on accreditation standards Identify risks, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement across quality programs Act as a subject matter expert on URAC and ACHC standards What Success Looks Like You are viewed as a trusted advisor, not just a task executor You effectively navigate ambiguity and make sound, independent decisions You provide practical, well-balanced recommendations that consider both compliance and operations You adapt quickly to feedback and continuously improve your approach
Qualifications
PharmD and active U.S. Pharmacist license in good standing 3+ years of pharmacy experience (hospital, specialty, or similar) Experience with compliance, audits, or quality initiatives Preferred: Exposure to URAC or ACHC accreditation People management or project management experience Experience working with cross-functional teams or external stakeholders What Sets You Apart Strong judgment and ability to think beyond black-and-white solutions Comfort challenging assumptions and influencing stakeholders Demonstrated ability to apply feedback and grow Focus on improving processes, not just completing tasks Ability to balance quality, speed, and competing priorities How We Work Collaborative, high-accountability environment Fast-paced, quality-driven work Direct feedback and continuous learning are core expectations
Why Join Us
High-impact, advisory-focused work supporting leading pharmacy programs Opportunity to shape how accreditation support is delivered Growing organization with strong visibility and career growth potential California residents employed by or applying for work at Shields have certain privacy rights. Please review our: California Workforce Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy. By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive text messages from Shields Health Solutions related to job opportunities, interview scheduling, and recruiting updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying 'STOP.' Consent is not a condition of employment. Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.