Encore Staff Pharmacist - Remote

Cigna Healthcare

4d•Remote

About The Position

Encore Staff Pharmacist Please note this role is open to Cigna Group retirees only. 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 dispensing medications within corporate and 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 clients regarding orders or clarification, maintain daily production, quality and service levels, vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Accurately and efficiently processing prescription orders received through mail or electronic channels. Conducting thorough reviews of incoming prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and potential drug interactions. Providing medication counseling and addressing patient inquiries regarding drug usage, side effects, and precautions. Collaborating with healthcare providers to resolve any prescription-related issues. Adhering to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including pharmacy laws and privacy guidelines. Participating in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives. Staying updated on new medications, pharmaceutical regulations, and industry developments. Additional duties as assigned by leadership. 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response. 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Requirements

Registered pharmacist, in good standing in the state
A degree in pharmacy (PharmD or BS)
Experience working in a pharmacy setting, preferably with mail order or similar experience
Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations
Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy
Ability to read and interpret prescriptions
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment
Ability to learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions in a timely fashion
Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Be compliant with the work from home policy which includes but is not limited to conducting business in a private area where others are not present located to ensure that company and patient information is kept confidential
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Must be able to work scheduled shifts
Ability to successfully complete Express Scripts’ required training program
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management Industry/Managed care industry is an asset

Responsibilities

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.
Accurately and efficiently processing prescription orders received through mail or electronic channels.
Conducting thorough reviews of incoming prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and potential drug interactions.
Providing medication counseling and addressing patient inquiries regarding drug usage, side effects, and precautions.
Collaborating with healthcare providers to resolve any prescription-related issues.
Adhering to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including pharmacy laws and privacy guidelines.
Participating in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Staying updated on new medications, pharmaceutical regulations, and industry developments.
Additional duties as assigned by leadership.