Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote, AZ, FL, OH, TN, PA

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join their remote team. In this role, you'll interpret prescriptions, consult with patients, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact patient lives through comprehensive care management. With a focus on quality and customer service, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide the best outcomes for patients. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being from day one.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Behavioral Health Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and verify information with prescribers.
• Consult with patients regarding medication use and interactions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Prescription Interpretation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote, AZ, FL, OH, TN, PA page is loaded

Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote, AZ, FL, OH, TN, PA

Apply remote type Remote locations Arizona Work at Home United States Work at Home time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 25005635

This is a fulltime remote position. Ideal candidates must reside in AZ, FL, OH, PA or TN.

During the approximate 6–9-month training period, the hours will be Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 6 pm Eastern Time for all candidates.

Once training is completed, the shift hours will be Monday through Friday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern time for all candidates. There is a 1-week on-call rotation approximately twice per year and 2-Saturdays per year.

ABOUT ACCREDO
Through our range of health care products and services offered, Accredo team members provide in-depth care for patients with chronic health conditions. In addition to health care products, we provide comprehensive management services – including outcomes measurement, counseling, clinical care management programs, social services and reimbursement services. By performing in these very high-touch roles, employees have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on their patients’ lives.

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. This position is responsible for 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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS
o Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.

o Bachelors in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
o Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.
o Good oral and written communication skills.
o Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
o Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy.
o Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.
o Ability to adapt in a changing environment.
o 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 53 - 89 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.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why 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) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [e-mail] for support. Do not email [e-mail] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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.

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