Staff Pharmacist - Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Accredo - Remote (AZ ,FL, IN, OH, PA, TN)

The Cigna Group; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to interpret prescriptions and provide patient consultations. This remote position requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, as well as a current pharmacist license. The role includes oversight of pharmacy technicians and ensuring quality service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physicians’ prescriptions and consult with patients.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic drugs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

Current resident pharmacist license

Job description

The job profile for this position is Staff Pharmacist, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

This is a remote position. Ideal candidate must reside in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee 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 with be Wednesday through Saturday either 9 am - 8 pm or 11 am- 10 pm EST.

• Candidates must be open to being place in either shift schedule to meet our business needs.

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

oProvide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.

oInterpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions.

oContact 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.

oVerify and confirm validity of controlled substances.

oVerify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.

oContact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.

oWork with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.

oConsult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.

oBack up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS

oCurrent resident pharmacist license in good standing.

oAdvanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.

oGood oral and written communication skills.

oAbility to read and interpret prescriptions.

oStrong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy.

oAbility to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.

oAbility to adapt in a changing environment.

oAbility 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.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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