Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Newark, DE

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 154,732,000 - 260,752,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental benefits

401(k)

Life insurance (company paid)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (18 days) and holidays

Job summary

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, part of Evernorth Health Services, is seeking full-time staff pharmacists to join their team at the Newark, DE location. The role is onsite and requires availability for Sunday through Thursday, or Sunday/Monday-Thursday shifts in Eastern Time. Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, advising patients, compounding and dispensing medications, and ensuring quality and timely order processing.

The ideal candidate holds an ACPE-accredited Pharm.D. or B.S.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D. or B.S.)
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing
• At least 1 year of relevant pharmacist experience

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and verify information to expedite orders.
• Contact doctors or patients to verify prescription details and resolve issues.
• Compound and dispense medications following guidelines; supervise technicians.
• Provide patient counseling and assess drug interactions; track orders and maintain quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prescriptions interpretation

Customer service focus

Education

Pharmacist license

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 timesIf 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. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.