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

Pharmacist 8.8 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$112K–$189K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job 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 with 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.

About Accredo Specialty Pharmacy

Through our range of health care products and services offered, 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.

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 54 - 91 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.

At The Cigna Group, 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

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 need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist interprets prescriptions, verifies information with prescribers, and consults with patients regarding medication use and potential interactions. They also provide oversight to pharmacy technicians, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain production and quality standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsPrescription interpretationClinical counselingDrug interaction analysisMedication managementPatient consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Pharmacist - Advanced Pulmonary Conditions- Accredo - Remote (AZ, FL, OH, PA) at Cigna Healthcare a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,273 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Pharmacist Career Context

Cigna Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 33 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About Cigna Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomfield, CT
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Well-being and Behavioral Health Programs
401(k)
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (18+ days)