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Per Diem Staff Pharmacist

Per Diem Staff Pharmacist

CompanyCigna Group
LocationTarrytown, NY, USA
Salary$53 – $89
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPharmD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Current resident pharmacist license in good standing
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Advanced problem solving skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret prescriptions
  • Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy
  • Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines
  • Ability to adapt in a changing environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians
  • Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions
  • Contact doctors and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions
  • 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
  • Back up other pharmacists as needed
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management
  • Train less experienced pharmacists
  • On Call Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.