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

Cigna; Tempe (AZ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to interpret prescriptions, consult with patients, and ensure quality standards. This remote position requires a current pharmacist license and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to improving patient health through comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physicians' prescriptions and verify details.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Consult with patients regarding medication use and potential interactions.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Customer Service

Adaptability

Education

Current Resident Pharmacist License

Job description

Position Details

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

Training Schedule: During the approximately 2-3 month training period, hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Time for all candidates.

Post-Training Schedule: Once training concludes, the shift will be Wednesday through Saturday, either 9 am - 8 pm or 11 am - 10 pm EST. Candidates must be open to working either shift to meet business needs.

Position Summary

The Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians' prescriptions, contacts doctors or prescribers and/or patients to verify prescription information, and expedites processing. Responsibilities include adhering to regulatory guidelines, tracking order status and issues, consulting with patients on medication use and interactions, handling customer calls regarding lost orders or errors, maintaining daily production and quality standards, and training less experienced pharmacists as needed.

Essential Functions

1. Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
2. Interpret physicians' or prescribers' prescriptions.
3. Contact doctors and/or patients to verify prescription details such as drug strength, sig, and name to expedite processing.
4. Verify and confirm the validity of controlled substances.
5. Verify prescription data entered into the system.
6. Contact physicians for new or transfer authorizations.
7. Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs when possible.
8. Consult with patients regarding medication use and potential drug interactions.
9. Back up other pharmacists and perform additional duties as assigned or to train less experienced pharmacists.

Qualifications

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions accurately.
• Focus on customer service, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing environments.
• Flexible schedule for peak volume times.

About Accredo Specialty Pharmacy

We provide in-depth care for patients with chronic health conditions through healthcare products and comprehensive management services, including outcomes measurement, counseling, clinical care, social services, and reimbursement assistance. Our high-touch roles allow employees to positively impact patients' lives daily.

For occasional or permanent remote work, a broadband or fiber internet connection with at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speeds is required.

About Evernorth Health Services

A division of The Cigna Group, Evernorth creates pharmacy, care, and benefit solutions to improve health and vitality. We innovate to make illness prediction, prevention, and treatment more accessible, driving growth and improving lives.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, public assistance status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

For reasonable accommodation during the application process, email: [e-mail]. Please do not email for application updates or resumes.

The Cigna Group maintains a tobacco-free policy and may not hire tobacco or nicotine users in certain states unless participating in a cessation program. States include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.

Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.