Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote - (Oncology - Patient Consultation)

Training for this position will be 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET regardless of time zone candidate lives in. Eligible states for this role are Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.

The shift for this position will either be Monday - Friday between 8:00am and 5:30pm ET with one day a week 12:30pm to 9:00pm ET or a shift that includes Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm ET with one weekday off.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

o   Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.

o   Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions.

o   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.

o   Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.

o   Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.

o   Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.

o   Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.

o   Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.

o   Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS

o   Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.

o   Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.

o   Good oral and written communication skills.

o   Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.

o   Strong focus on customer service, quality, and accuracy.

o   Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.

o   Ability to adapt in a changing environment.

o   Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times.

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 53 - 89 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About Evernorth Health Services

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.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.