Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Fulfillment (Memphis, TN)

Cigna Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, onsite in Memphis, TN, seeks a licensed pharmacist to interpret prescriptions, dispense medications, and manage pharmacy workflow. The role requires precise judgment, collaboration with departments, and a focus on safety and accuracy.

The position operates M-F 1:30–10:00 PM with alternating Saturdays and an off-Friday when Saturday is worked. ACPE PharmD or BS with license preferred for advancement and compliance support.

Qualifications

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Advanced problem solving 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.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician orders to detect therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling.
• Monitors drug therapies and advises interventions.
• Organizes and directs technicians’ workflow, verifying preparation and labeling.
• Supervises the work results of support personnel.
• Maintains current registration and stays updated on legislation.
• Adheres to infection-control protocols to protect patients and staff.
• Keeps the working environment safe and compliant with rules.
• Contributes to team effort by achieving related results as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prescription interpretation

Customer service focus

Time management

Adaptability

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

State pharmacist license

Job description

This role is onsite at our office in Memphis, TN.

Shift for this position is M-F 1:30 - 10:00 PM, plus every other Saturday. **Will have Friday off when working Saturday.

POSITION SUMMARY

Interprets physicians’ prescriptions and compounds and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines. Manages the workflow in the Fulfillment operations to ensure accurate and timely dispensing of patient orders upon request. Through Standard Operating Procedure and Professional judgement handles complex problems to resolution. Requires a RPh license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow, verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals
• Supervises the work results of support personnel.
• Maintains current registration, studies existing and new legislation, anticipates legislation, and advises management on needed actions.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Analyzing information
• Judgment
• Verbal communication
• Managing processes
• Legal compliance
• Productivity
• Quality focus
• Attention to detail

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.

All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirements:

Graduate degree from an accredited pharmacy college recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), BS in Pharmacy, or PHARMD

Valid state pharmacist license

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.

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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.

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