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The Staff Specialty Operations Pharmacist applies clinical and operational knowledge to ensure effective and compliant processing specialty medication prescription orders to be mailed to patients' homes and/or provider offices from CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy. This position interacts directly with providers, patients and teammates to solve clinical and/or escalated issues including drug interactions, therapy regimens and medication stability. Work assignments vary and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action while following established guidelines and department procedures. The Staff Specialty Operations Pharmacist makes decisions with minimal direction, occasionally in ambiguous situations and receives guidance where needed.

Hours: Operations Pharmacist department hours are Monday-Friday 8am-11pm EST and Saturday 8am-6:30pm EST. The permanent schedule will consist of 1-2 closing shifts (2:30pm-11pm EST) per week with remaining shifts being 10:00am-6:30pm EST (11:30am-8:00pm for AZ associates) and rotating Saturday coverage.

Location: This is a remote role. Must reside in Arizona or Ohio.

As a member of the Specialty Operations Team, you will perform a variety of tasks based upon business need.

Daily work assignments include inbound phone calls with patients/providers, reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness of therapy, checking for drug interactions and utilizing resources/guidelines to assist in professional decision making.

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Required Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy (Bachelor of Science or PharmD)
• Active PHARMACIST license from the Arizona or Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Candidate must reside and work within the state of Arizona or Ohio.
• 3 or more years of experience as a pharmacist in a high-volume retail, hospital or mail order pharmacy practice environment
• Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Proven problem-solving skills and strong ability to utilize resources for professional decision-making
• Work ethic that is focused, accurate and highly productive
• Excellent verbal and written skills with ability to communicate effectively within the team and to patients or caregivers
• Proficient with computers and comfortable trouble-shooting technology issues
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and OneNote
• Ability to provide hard-wired internet connection and a private workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Spanish – If applicable, please specify this on application/resume when applying
• Pharmacist Board Certification – Oncology, Specialty, Geriatric, Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory
• Previous experience in a Specialty Pharmacy setting
• Previous experience with pharmacy benefits management
• Previous Commercial, Medicare and/or Medicaid experience
• Previous clinical experience in managed care

Additional Information

• ​This is a remote position however all candidates must reside in Arizona or Ohio.
• Operations Pharmacist department hours are Monday-Friday 8am-11pm EST and Saturday 8am-6:30pm EST
• Permanent schedule for this position will consist of 1-2 closing shifts (2:30pm-11pm EST) per week with remaining shifts being 10:00am-6:30pm EST (11:30am-8:00pm for AZ associates) and rotating Saturday coverage.
• Holiday shifts are rotated based on business operational hours and coverage needs
• Overtime may be available and is communicated by leadership – Overtime may be voluntary or mandatory based on business needs
• WAH is not a substitution for caregiver needs - Associate must be able to work assigned schedule

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$115,200 - $158,400 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

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