Staff Pharmacist - Warrenville, IL/Elgin, IL

Staff Pharmacist Warrenville, IL

This position is onsite in Warrenville, IL. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30AM-6PM CST with a Saturday rotation.

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the supervision, and coordination of all activities in the Pharmacy Fulfillment area and the education of patients to administer these medications appropriately. The pharmacist provides direct oversight and supervision of the pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns in their duties and responsibilities to receive prescriptions, process prescriptions, dispense drugs and proper shipping and delivery of medications. The pharmacist assures oversight and safety of pharmacy operations.

Essential Functions

• Interpret, review, and adjudicate prescriptions
• Prepare and dispense appropriate medications to patients
• Check prescriptions for accuracy
• Provide medication therapy review; assess the appropriateness of the medication in accordance to patient's medical history
• Contact prescribing physicians to discuss questions regarding prescriptions, coordination and continuity of treatment
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage so patients can use their medications safely and effectively
• Provide personal counseling and education to the patient
• Comply with state and federal laws pertaining to prescription preparation and dispensing
• Help with policy development, - i.e., procedures for improved work flow
• Ensure maintenance of stock and storing and proper handling of medications
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, control records for narcotics, and controlled drugs
• Review interactions and contraindications of reported use of over the counter medications.
• Provide emotional support to patient and partner during infertility treatment, and provide information on reputable support and advocacy groups when appropriate.
• Ensure patient confidentially and HIPAA adherence
• Based on operational needs the Pharmacist may be assigned to other function as required
• Complies with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable

Qualifications

• B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD Degree required
• At least 2 years' experience working in a pharmacy setting, preferably with mail order or similar experience
• Must have an active Illinois pharmacist license in good standing.
• Must have the ability to make clinical decisions
• Must be compassionate, courteous and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruption
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions
• Conduct work in compliance with office workplace polices
• Actively participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction

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.

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.

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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.