Accredo Staff Pharmacist - Remote (AZ, FL, IN, OH, TN)

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for a remote position. The role involves interpreting prescriptions, consulting with patients, and ensuring quality assurance in medication management. Ideal candidates must be licensed in specific states and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on customer service and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have a current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage timelines and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify physicians' prescriptions.
• Consult with patients regarding medications and potential interactions.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Current resident pharmacist license

Job description

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This is a remote position. Ideal candidates must reside and be licensed in one of the following states: Arizona, Indiana, Florida, Ohio or Tennessee and preferably reside within an hour of our local sites.

During the training period, the hours will be Monday through Friday 8 - 4:30 ET.

Once training is completed, shifts will be assigned according to location and business need.

Anticipated Schedule: Monday through Friday

• AZ: 3 day shifts 8 am – 4:30 pm AZT and 2 evening shifts (WINTER 12:30 pm -9 pm AZT/ SUMMER 11:30 am – 8 pm AZT)
• TN: 3 day shifts 8 am – 4:30 pm Central Time and 2 shifts 1:30 pm – 10 pm Central Time.
• IN/OH/FL: 3 day shifts 8 am – 4:30 pm ET and 2 shifts 2:30 pm – 11 pm ET.

Position Summary

The Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians’ prescriptions, contacts doctors or other prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedite processing of order. The Staff Pharmacist may track order status and outstanding issues as well as consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions. This individual is expected to maintain daily production, quality, and service levels. Work priorities and activities may vary to accommodate business needs. The Staff Pharmacist may also train less experienced pharmacists.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions.
• Contact doctors and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions such as drug strength, prescription sig., and drug name in order to expedite processing of orders.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.
• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.

Qualifications

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Strong focus on customer service, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.