Patient Consult Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts - Work from Home

The Cigna Group; Arizona; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join their team. In this role, you will interpret prescriptions, consult with patients, and ensure the accuracy of medication orders. The position requires a registered pharmacist license and offers flexible work-from-home options. You will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills while providing exceptional service to patients. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to ongoing professional development. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth in the pharmacy field.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacist in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients regarding prescriptions and verify information.
• Interpret prescriptions and expedite processing of orders.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Computer applications proficiency

Education

Registered pharmacist license

Job description

Training for this position is approximately 6 weeks. No PTO / time off requests will be approved during training. The 6 weeks of training are essential to your onboarding and ability to learn all aspects of the role, and missing time cannot be accommodated.

For positions that are Flex / WFH: This role is Flex / WFH which allows most work to be performed at home or on occasion at a Cigna office location.

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 will track order status and outstanding issues as well as consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions. 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. The Staff Pharmacist may also train less experienced pharmacists.

In order to meet licensure requirements for this position, you must be licensed in and live in one of the following states: OH, AZ, FL, or PA.

Please Note: Work schedules are still being determined, so flexibility is required. Schedule options may consist of 1st and 2nd shift; however, it is likely they will include evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Consult with patients regarding prescriptions.
2. Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions.
3. 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.
4. Verify and confirm the validity of controlled substances.
5. Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
6. Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.
7. Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
8. Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered pharmacist in the state of practice.
2. Highly-evolved clinical pharmacy skills and/or clinical knowledge of a specific disease state.
3. Superior written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficient in the use of computer applications.
5. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-study to enhance specialty knowledge.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve problems, and make informed decisions in a timely fashion.
7. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally represent Express Scripts to patients, clinicians, clients, and the public.
9. Ability to successfully complete Express Scripts’ required specialist training program.