Staff Pharmacist

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, part of Evernorth Health Services, is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to join their team.

This is a full-time remote position. Ideal candidates must reside in AZ, FL, IN, OH, or PA.

During the approximate 6-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.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Staff Pharmacist with Accredo, you will be responsible for interpreting physicians' prescriptions, contacting prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expediting processing of orders. This position is responsible for maintaining and following 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.

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 directions, and drug name in order to expedite processing of orders.
• Collaborate with prescribers closely to tailor overall infusion regimen for patients (pre-medications, adverse reaction medications, etc).
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
• Verify refilled prescriptions for accuracy and safety.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer prescriptions.
• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications, potential drug interactions, as well as adverse reactions as well as ways to mitigate those reactions.
• Provide guidance to patients on stability of medications and safe use within professional guidelines.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current resident state 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 and ability to ask for support when needed.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Strong focus on customer service with a variety of patient interaction experiences.
• Strong focus on quality and accuracy while maintaining efficiency in process.
• Ability to manage time well and ensure good organization for timely progression through training and follow through for patient care.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Flexibility in day-to-day functional work to accommodate business needs.
• Ability to navigate IT systems and troubleshoot basic IT issues independently.
• Ability to make independent decisions quickly to support patient care.
• Ability to take initiative when challenges arise.
• An interest in being a lifelong learner including learning new skills, receiving feedback and applying it with the goal of continuous improvement.

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.

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.