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

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to join their remote team. The role involves interpreting prescriptions, consulting with patients, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and a current pharmacist license. This position offers flexibility in work hours and the opportunity to positively impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physicians' prescriptions and verify prescription 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

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

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

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.

After training, the shift schedule 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 prescribers and/or patients to verify prescription information, and expedites processing. Responsibilities include adhering to regulatory guidelines, tracking order status, consulting with patients on medication use and drug interactions, handling customer calls regarding orders or errors, maintaining quality and service levels, and training less experienced pharmacists.

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 information 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 interactions.
9. Backup other pharmacists, perform additional duties, or train less experienced staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Focus on customer service, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability in a changing environment.
• Flexibility to work during peak volume times.

ABOUT ACCREDO SPECIALTY PHARMACY

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

For remote work, a broadband or fiber optic internet connection of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required.

About Evernorth Health Services

A division of The Cigna Group, Evernorth creates pharmacy, care, and benefit solutions to improve health and vitality, making illness prediction, prevention, and treatment more accessible.

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

For reasonable accommodations during the application process, email: [e-mail]. Please note, this email is not for application updates or resumes.

The Cigna Group maintains a tobacco-free policy and may not hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where permitted, unless the candidate is enrolled in a cessation program prior to employment.