Onsite Staff Pharmacist - Patient Care & Quality Leader

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pharmacist at Evernorth Health Services will oversee pharmacy technicians, dispense medications, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines at our Orlando, FL location. You will maintain daily production, quality, and service levels while adapting priorities to meet business needs.

You may also train less experienced pharmacists, verify prescriptions, contact doctors or patients for information, and back up other pharmacists as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D, degree is required.
• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing is required.
• Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.
• Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Education

BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D

Job description

The Staff Pharmacist at Evernorth Health Services will oversee pharmacy technicians, dispense medications, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines at our Orlando, FL location. You will maintain daily production, quality, and service levels while adapting priorities to meet business needs.

You may also train less experienced pharmacists, verify prescriptions, contact doctors or patients for information, and back up other pharmacists as needed.