Staff Specialty Operations Pharmacist

CenterWell

3d • Remote

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Staff Specialty Operations Pharmacist applies clinical and operational knowledge to ensure effective and compliant processing specialty medication prescription orders to be mailed to patients' homes and/or provider offices from CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy. This position interacts directly with providers, patients and teammates to solve clinical and/or escalated issues including drug interactions, therapy regimens and medication stability. Work assignments vary and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action while following established guidelines and department procedures. The Staff Specialty Operations Pharmacist makes decisions with minimal direction, occasionally in ambiguous situations and receives guidance where needed. Hours: Operations Pharmacist department hours are Monday-Friday 8am-11pm EST and Saturday 8am-6:30pm EST. The permanent schedule will consist of 1-2 closing shifts (2:30pm-11pm EST) per week with remaining shifts being 10:00am-6:30pm EST (11:30am-8:00pm for AZ associates) and rotating Saturday coverage. Location: This is a remote role. Must reside in Arizona or Ohio. As a member of the Specialty Operations Team, you will perform a variety of tasks based upon business need. Daily work assignments include inbound phone calls with patients/providers, reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness of therapy, checking for drug interactions and utilizing resources/guidelines to assist in professional decision making. Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy (Bachelor of Science or PharmD)
• Active PHARMACIST license from the Arizona or Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Candidate must reside and work within the state of Arizona or Ohio.
• 3 or more years of experience as a pharmacist in a high-volume retail, hospital or mail order pharmacy practice environment
• Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Proven problem-solving skills and strong ability to utilize resources for professional decision-making
• Work ethic that is focused, accurate and highly productive
• Excellent verbal and written skills with ability to communicate effectively within the team and to patients or caregivers
• Proficient with computers and comfortable trouble-shooting technology issues
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and OneNote
• Ability to provide hard-wired internet connection and a private workspace

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Spanish – If applicable, please specify this on application/resume when applying
• Pharmacist Board Certification – Oncology, Specialty, Geriatric, Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory
• Previous experience in a Specialty Pharmacy setting
• Previous experience with pharmacy benefits management
• Previous Commercial, Medicare and/or Medicaid experience
• Previous clinical experience in managed care

Responsibilities

• inbound phone calls with patients/providers
• reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness of therapy
• checking for drug interactions
• utilizing resources/guidelines to assist in professional decision making

Benefits

• Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level