Staff Pharmacist - Scottsdale, AZ

Cigna Group•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Staff Pharmacist – Scottsdale, AZ This position is onsite in Scottsdale, AZ. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-5PM AZ with a Saturday rotation. This position also comes with an on-call rotation for 7 days. The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the supervision, and coordination of all activities in the Pharmacy Fulfillment area and the education of patients to administer these medications appropriately. The pharmacist provides direct oversight and supervision of the pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns in their duties and responsibilities to receive prescriptions, process prescriptions, dispense drugs and proper shipping and delivery of medications. The pharmacist assures oversight and safety of pharmacy operations.

Requirements

B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD Degree required
Must have an active Arizona pharmacist license in good standing.
Must have the ability to make clinical decisions
Must be compassionate, courteous and have excellent interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals
Ability to work a flexible work schedule
Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruption
Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions
Conduct work in compliance with office workplace polices
Actively participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction
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

Experience working in a pharmacy setting preferred
Additional state licenses a plus.

Responsibilities

Interpret, review, and adjudicate prescriptions
Prepare and dispense appropriate medications to patients
Check prescriptions for accuracy
Provide medication therapy review; assess the appropriateness of the medication in accordance to patient’s medical history
Contact prescribing physicians to discuss questions regarding prescriptions, coordination and continuity of treatment
Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage so patients can use their medications safely and effectively
Provide personal counseling and education to the patient
Comply with state and federal laws pertaining to prescription preparation and dispensing
Help with policy development, - i.e., procedures for improved work flow
Ensure maintenance of stock and storing and proper handling of medications
Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, control records for narcotics, and controlled drugs
Review interactions and contraindications of reported use of over the counter medications.
Provide emotional support to patient and partner during infertility treatment, and provide information on reputable support and advocacy groups when appropriate.
Ensure patient confidentially and HIPAA adherence
Based on operational needs the Pharmacist may be assigned to other function as required
Complies with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable