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
...