Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Encore Patient Consult Pharmacist
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
** Please note this role is open to Cigna Group retirees only.”
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide comprehensive drug therapy counseling for patients on medication usage, life-style modifications and preventative care.
Assist patients and members in maximizing plan benefits and personalizing prescription choices to ensure better clinical outcomes
Answer technical questions from patient care advocates, including assisting representatives with member inquiries requiring a pharmacist’s intervention.
Transfer prescriptions to and from retail pharmacies.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of changes in pharmacy practices, laws and drugs and apply knowledge in the performance of daily activities.
Accept, review, and interpret new verbal prescriptions from physician’s offices.
Ensure audit, compliance and legislative requirements are adhered to and appropriate systems and controls are implemented as needed.
Perform other special projects, related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered pharmacist in the state of practice
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. (PharmD preferred)
Must be currently licensed with State Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.
Highly evolved clinical pharmacy skills and/or clinical knowledge of a specific disease state
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-study to enhance specialty knowledge
Ability to successfully complete Express Scripts’ required specialist training program
Proficient in windows-based programs.
Must be able to use the keyboard and mouse with reasonable effectiveness.
Must be able to type 30-35 words per minute.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening/communication skills
Demonstrate strong telephone communication skills
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving abilities and make informed decisions in a timely fashion.
Strong quality orientation; attention to detail; ability to learn and adhere to compliance/ audit requirements.
Strong organization and follow up skills; ability to effectively multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Solid business acumen and process orientation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally represent Express Scripts to patients, clinicians, clients and the public.
Must be flexible to work shifts based on business need.
Spanish language fluency is a plus
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.
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.
Job Requirements
- Registered pharmacist in the state of practice.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy (PharmD preferred).
- Must be currently licensed with State Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.
- Highly evolved clinical pharmacy skills and/or clinical knowledge of a specific disease state.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-study to enhance specialty knowledge.
- Ability to successfully complete Express Scripts’ required specialist training program.
- Proficient in windows-based programs.
- Must be able to use the keyboard and mouse with reasonable effectiveness.
- Must be able to type 30-35 words per minute.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening/communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong telephone communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving abilities and make informed decisions in a timely fashion.
- Strong quality orientation; attention to detail; ability to learn and adhere to compliance/audit requirements.
- Strong organization and follow-up skills; ability to effectively multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Solid business acumen and process orientation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally represent Express Scripts to patients, clinicians, clients, and the public.
- Must be flexible to work shifts based on business need.
- Spanish language fluency is a plus.
- If 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.
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