Pharmacist

Centene • Chesterfield, MO

413d • $103,501 - $191,589

About The Position

The Pharmacist position at Centene Corporation involves coordinating and managing pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, quality assurance, and clinical monitoring. The role is essential in ensuring patient safety and effective pharmaceutical care, requiring collaboration with healthcare professionals and active participation in patient care plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and 3+ years of mail order, retail, or hospital pharmacy experience OR Pharm D.
• Current state's Pharmacist license and any required licenses in other states.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-state licensure preferred or ability to quickly obtain additional state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in managing pharmacy services.
• Assess patients' pharmaceutical needs and plan for service provision.
• Participate in overall care plans and quality assessment activities.
• Evaluate physician prescription orders for appropriateness.
• Supervise filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities.
• Ensure patient charts are complete and accurate.
• Order necessary laboratory tests and discuss results with healthcare team.
• Provide patient counseling, education, and monitoring.
• Manage inventory to avoid waste and ensure medication availability.
• Document all communications with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Train and supervise pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and in-service programs.
• Complete education and training programs as required.
• Review relevant literature and materials for pharmacy practice.
• Participate in on-call schedule and perform other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work schedules including remote, hybrid, field, or office work options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree