Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Newark, DE

Cigna; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Health benefits package

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Cigna Group, via Accredo Specialty Pharmacy in Newark, DE, is hiring full-time Staff Pharmacists to work onsite. Shifts include Sunday through Thursday or a Sunday/Mon-Thu schedule, with potential shift differentials.

You will interpret prescriptions, dispense medications, verify details with prescribers, and provide patient consultations. Qualified candidates have an ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree, a current license, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D degree.
• Current Pharmacist license in good standing.
• 1+ year of relevant pharmacist experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and verify information with prescribers to expedite processing of orders.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system and contact physicians for authorization or transfer of prescriptions.
• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.
• Back up other pharmacists and train less experienced pharmacists as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Adaptability

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, part of Evernorth Health Services, is seeking full-time staff pharmacists to join their team in Newark, DE. This position is located onsite at our Newark, DE location. This role is worksite dependent and can only be performed onsite.

We have the following shifts available for this position:

• Sunday through Thursday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
• Sunday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Monday through Thursday 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Eastern Time

*Some portions of these shifts may qualify for a shift differential

As a Staff Pharmacist at Accredo, you will be responsible for interpreting physicians' prescriptions, contacting doctors or other prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedite processing of order. This position is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines. 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.

For more than 30-years, Accredo has delivered dedicated, first-class care and services for patients. We partner closely with prescribers, payers, and specialty manufacturers. Bring your drive and passion for purpose. You'll get the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

How you'll make a difference and improve lives:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D degree
• Current Pharmacist license in good standing
• 1+ year of relevant pharmacist experience
• 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

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.

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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.