Staff Pharmacist - Advanced Pulmonary Conditions- Accredo - Remote (AZ, FL, OH, PA)
About The Position
This is a remote position. 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 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 customers regarding lost orders or dispensing errors, maintain daily production, quality and service levels, vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. The Staff Pharmacist may also train less experienced pharmacists. Accredo Specialty Pharmacy team members provide in-depth care for patients with chronic health conditions. In addition to health care products, we provide comprehensive management services – including outcomes measurement, counseling, clinical care management programs, social services and reimbursement services. By performing in these very high-touch roles, employees have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on their patients’ lives. 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.
Requirements
- Current resident 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.
- Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
- Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy.
- Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.
- Ability to adapt in a changing environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times.
- Reside in Arizona, Florida, Ohio, or Pennsylvania.
- Internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
- Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Well-being and behavioral health programs
- 401(k)
- Company paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
- Paid holidays
- Leaves of absence
- Annual bonus plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
