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

Cigna Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, a division of The Cigna Group, is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for remote work. You will interpret prescriptions, verify details with prescribers or patients, and expedite order processing while ensuring regulatory compliance. You may train less experienced pharmacists and back up peers as needed.

The role emphasizes patient counseling on medications and potential interactions, with a focus on accuracy, quality, and timely service in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions accurately and communicate clearly.
• Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to technicians.
• Interpret prescriptions and verify details with prescribers or patients.
• Contact doctors/patients to verify prescription information to expedite orders.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Back up other pharmacists and train less experienced staff.
• Maintain daily production, quality and service levels.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Prescription interpretation

Customer service

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Job description

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

• 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

• 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 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.

ABOUT ACCREDO SPECIALTY PHARMACY

Through our range of health care products and services offered, Accredo Specialty Pharmacy 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.

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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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.

EEO / DISABILITY CONFIDENT

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.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS

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TOBACCO POLICY

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.

CRIMINAL HISTORIES

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

This is a remote position. Ideal candidate must reside in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, or Pennsylvania preferably within an hour of our sites.

During the approximate 2–3-month training period, the hours will be Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 6 pm Eastern Time for ALL candidates.

Once training concludes, the shift schedule will be Monday Through Friday 9am to 6pm EST or 11am-8pm EST for east coast employees and 1pm to 10pm EST for employees residing in AZ. Candidates must be open to being placed in either shift schedule to meet our business needs.