Staff Pharmacist - Troy, NY

The job profile for this position is Staff Pharmacist, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a hybrid position, primarily from home with an on-site rotation. Ideal candidates must reside and be licensed in the state of NY.

The training schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with times to be determined later.

The shifts for this position, after training, will be

• 10:30am – 7pm Monday-Friday

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 dispensing 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.

• 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.

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.

• May be trained on additional tasks as needed.

Required:

• Registered pharmacist, in good standing, in the state of New York

• Must be a New York resident and live within 50 miles of the Troy location.

•  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

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment

• Ability to learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions in a timely fashion

• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

• Be compliant with the work from home policy which includes but is not limited to conducting business in a private area where others are not present located to ensure that company and patient information is kept confidential

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

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

• Must be able to work scheduled shifts

• Ability to successfully complete Express Scripts’ required training program

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.

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.

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