Staff Pharmacist - Accredo Fulfillment (Tempe, AZ)

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies. You will oversee pharmacy technicians, manage workflow, verify orders, program infusion pumps, and back up pharmacists as needed, with a Monday–Friday 10:30 am–7 pm schedule.

Applicants must hold an active pharmacist license in good standing, demonstrate strong problem solving, communication, and the ability to read prescriptions and meet

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills across departments.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines; adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy technicians and ensure quality assurance.
• Manage workflow of technicians and production clerks.
• Verify orders from filling technicians.
• Program medication infusion pumps.
• Calculate proper dosing to ensure prescription accuracy.
• Back up other pharmacists and provide training as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prescription interpretation

Time management

Adaptability

Retail/Mail Order experience preferred

Education

Pharmacist license in good standing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines. The Staff Pharmacist will track order status. The Staff Pharmacist may also train less experienced pharmacists. This position will require product verification and the ability to flexible. Shift hours for this position are Monday through Friday 10:30 am - 7 pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians
• Manage workflow of technicians and production clerks
• Verify orders from filling technicians
• Program medication infusion pumps
• Calculate proper dosing to confirm prescription accuracy
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists

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 quality and accuracy
• Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment
• Specialty Pharmacy experience NOT required Retail/Mail Order pharmacy experience preferred

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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.

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