Staff Pharmacist - Arizona

Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts - Remote - Tempe, AZ

The ideal candidate will reside within an hour of our Tempe, Arizona location. The role will be fully remote working flexible hours from 8 am-4:30 pm, with an opportunity to adjust and provide more flexibility as the trainee becomes more proficient.  As role develops, a weekend rotation of every 8th Saturday will be assigned. This position starts on 3/31/25. The training schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with times to be determined later.

Job Description

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 reviewing medications within corporate and 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 clients regarding orders or clarification, maintain daily production, quality and service levels, vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.  Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.

• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accurately and efficiently processing prescription orders received through mail or electronic channels.

• Conducting thorough reviews of incoming prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and potential drug interactions.

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.

• Providing medication counseling and addressing patient inquiries regarding drug usage, side effects, and precautions.

• Collaborating with healthcare providers to resolve any prescription-related issues.

• Adhering to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including pharmacy laws and privacy guidelines.

• Participating in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Staying updated on new medications, pharmaceutical regulations, and industry developments.

• Additional duties as assigned by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid pharmacist license in Arizona

• A degree in pharmacy (PharmD or BS)

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a pharmacy setting, preferably with mail order or similar experience

• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations

• Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy

• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions

• Ability to evaluate current state and analyze possible solutions in business workflow

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask and manage a high volume of prescriptions orders efficiently

• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment

• Ability to learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions

• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefits Management Industry/Managed care industry is an asset

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times

• Must be able to work scheduled shifts

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.