Lead Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Elmhurst, IL

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 78,160,000 - 136,856,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a full-time onsite Lead Staff Fulfillment Pharmacist. The role includes supervising technicians, validating prescriptions, and coordinating with prescribers to expedite orders.

The position will move to Elgin, IL in January 2027 and involves an 8:00 am–5:00 pm weekday schedule with occasional on-call duties. Qualified candidates hold PharmD or B.S.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD or B.S. Pharmacy degree.
• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing; willing to obtain additional licensing.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to work with physicians and patients.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and verify information to expedite orders.
• Flexible schedule for peak volumes and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Interpret prescriptions and verify drug strength, sig, and name to expedite processing.
• Contact doctors/patients to verify information and ensure accuracy.
• Verify controlled substance validity and data entry accuracy.
• Back up pharmacists and train staff as needed; meet quality/service goals.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

On-call readiness

Education

PharmD

B.S. Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

**This is a full-time onsite Lead Staff Fulfillment Pharmacist position at our Elmhurst, IL location. \\*This position will be moving to our Elgin, IL facility in January 2027.** **The shift for this position is Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5 pm including a 1-week on call rotation 1-2 times per month.** **POSITION SUMMARY** The Lead Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians’ prescriptions, contacts doctors or other prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedite processing of order. This position is responsible for dispensing medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines. The Staff Pharmacist will track order status and outstanding issues. This individual may take calls from customers regarding lost orders or dispensing errors, maintain daily production, quality and service levels, vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** * Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians* 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* 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* Maintain quality and efficiency expectations* Adhere to all state and federal regulations surrounding pharmacy practice* Training of other pharmacists and/or technicians in functions* On-Call Responsibilities**QUALIFICATIONS*** Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD degree* Minimum of 1-year relevant experience* Current resident pharmacist license in good standing; must be willing to obtain additional licensing, as needed* 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 and PTO coverage**ABOUT ACCREDO** Through our range of health care products and services offered, Accredo team members provide in-depth care for patients with chronic health conditions like hemophilia, oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and growth hormone deficiency. In addition to health care products, we provide comprehensive management services – including outcomes measurement, counseling, clinical care management programs, social services and reimbursement services. By performing in these very high-touch roles, employees have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on their patients’ lives.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.For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 54 - 91 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.