[Hiring] Staff Pharmacist - Advanced Pulmonary Conditions @The Cigna Group

Role Description

This is a remote position. Ideal candidate must reside in Arizona, Florida, Ohio, or Pennsylvania, preferably within an hour of our sites. During the approximate 2–3-month training period, the hours will be Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 6 pm Eastern Time for ALL candidates. Once training concludes, the shift schedule will be Monday-Friday 11am-8pm EST or 9am-6pm EST for staff located in FL, OH and PA, and 1pm-10pm EST for candidates located in AZ. Candidates must be open to being placed in either shift schedule to meet our business needs.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
• Hourly rate of 54 - 91 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
• Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
• Paid holidays and leaves of absence.