Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote (AZ, FL, IN, OH, PA)

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Florida; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for a remote role. Eligible candidates must reside and be licensed in AZ, FL, IN, OH, or PA. The role involves interpreting prescriptions, coordinating with prescribers, and ensuring accurate processing during training and after placement.

Training lasts about 8 weeks with varied shifts; after training, schedules are assigned. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), life insurance, tuition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.
• Current active 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.
• Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• 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.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prescription interpretation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

This is a remote position. Candidates must reside and be licensed in one of the following states: Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio or Pennsylvania. Training is approximately 8‑weeks. During the training period, the hours will either be Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm ET or 9 am – 5:30 pm ET. Once training is completed, schedules will be assigned per your placement.

Candidates must be able to commit to the training and future schedules for both positions.

Consult: Monday through Friday AZ: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM ET (Winter 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM AZT/ Summer 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM AZT) FL/IN/OH/PA: 11:30 am – 8 pm ET For all states: There will also be 1‑evening shift per week from 2:30 pm -11 pm ET A Saturday rotation every 4‑weeks (10 am – 6:30 pm ET). When working a Saturday shift there would be a weekday off.

Offline: Monday through Friday AZ: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM ET (Winter 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM AZT/ Summer 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM AZT) FL/IN/OH/PA: 3 day shifts 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET and 2 late shifts 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM EST For all states: There will also be a Saturday rotation every other week (8:30 am‑5 pm ET for FL/IN/OH/PA or 11:30 am‑8 pm ET for AZ). When working a Saturday shift there would be a weekday off.

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 may 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.
• Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• 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.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.
• Current active 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.
• 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.

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.