Staff Pharmacist - Advanced Pulmonary Conditions- Accredo - Remote (AZ, FL, IN, OH, PA)

The Cigna Group

5d•$54 - $91•Remote

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist interprets prescriptions, contacts prescribers and patients to verify prescription information and expedite order processing, and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines. The role tracks order status and outstanding issues and counsels patients about medication use and potential drug interactions. The pharmacist may respond to customer calls about lost orders or dispensing errors, maintain production, quality, and service levels, adjust priorities to business needs, and train less experienced pharmacists. This is a remote role for candidates residing in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, or Pennsylvania, preferably within an hour of the company’s sites. Training lasts approximately two to three months and takes place Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. After training, the schedule is Monday through Friday, either 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time for employees in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania; Arizona employees work 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Candidates must be open to either applicable shift to meet business needs. Occasional or permanent home workers must have cable broadband or fiber-optic internet service with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Accredo Specialty Pharmacy provides care for patients with chronic health conditions, including health care products and comprehensive management services such as outcomes measurement, counseling, clinical care management programs, social services, and reimbursement services. The position is anticipated to pay $54–$91 per hour, depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location, and is anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate 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 during peak volume times.
Must reside in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, or Pennsylvania.
Must be open to either applicable shift schedule to meet business needs.
For home work, cable broadband or fiber-optic internet service with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

Residence preferably within an hour of the company’s sites.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
Interpret physicians’ or other prescribers’ prescriptions.
Contact doctors or patients to verify prescription information, including drug strength, prescription sig, and drug name, to expedite order processing.
Verify and confirm the validity of controlled substances.
Verify prescription information entered into the system through data entry or order entry.
Contact physicians for new or transfer authorization.
Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
Consult with patients regarding medication use and potential drug interactions.
Track order status and outstanding issues; respond to customer calls concerning lost orders or dispensing errors.
Maintain daily production, quality, and service levels, adjusting priorities and activities to business needs.
Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties assigned by management, and train less experienced pharmacists.