Fulfillment Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts (Tempe, AZ)

Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Evernorth Health Services in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Fulfillment Staff Pharmacist to oversee compliance with state and federal rules and perform product verification checks in a fast-paced mail-order environment. The role includes supervising technicians, maintaining accuracy and efficiency, and ensuring timely processing of orders while adhering to regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Occasional telework may be allowed; the shift is Monday through Thursday, 2:30pm to 1:00am, with

Qualifications

• Graduate from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D.
• At least 1+ years' experience in a pharmacy setting; mail-order exposure a plus.
• Current Arizona pharmacist license in good standing.
• Advanced problem-solving and collaboration with other departments to resolve issues.
• Strong reading and writing communication; customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Replenish automated counting equipment.
• Perform product verification of technician prepared items.
• Address orders with patient-specific special handling requests.
• Direct supervision of technicians in all areas of the pharmacy.
• Opening, closing, and securing of pharmacy during production hours.
• Fill liquid orders requiring pharmacist dispensing.
• Maintain quality and efficiency expectations.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations surrounding pharmacy practice.
• Training of other pharmacists and/or technicians in functions.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, or train less experienced staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Prescription interpretation

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D)

Job description

The Fulfillment Staff Pharmacist monitors and assures compliance to State and Federal Rules and Regulations, FDA requirements, manufacturer contractual Adverse Event and Product Complaint clinical requirements and completes general Product Verification Checks.

Shift for this position is Monday - Thursday 2:30pm to 1:00am.

Essential Functions

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Replenish automated counting equipment
• Perform product verification of technician prepared items
• Address orders with patient specific special handling requests
• Direct supervision of technicians working in all areas of the pharmacy
• Opening, closing, and securing of pharmacy during production hours
• Fill liquid orders requiring pharmacist dispensing
• Maintain quality and efficiency expectations
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations surrounding pharmacy practice
• Training of other pharmacists and/or technicians in functions
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D, degree.
• At least 1+ years' experience in a pharmacy setting. Mail order exposure a plus.
• Current Arizona 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.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco‑free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.