[Hiring] Inpatient Telepharmacist - Evernorth - Evening & Overnight Shifts @The Cigna Group

Role Description The Telepharmacists serve multiple hospitals, in multiple states, using technology to maximize the cognitive contributions of clinical pharmacists to quality patient care. The Telepharmacist actively engages with clinicians to enhance the performance of care teams and improve outcomes. The Telepharmacist reviews and approves medication orders, conducts clinical interventions as appropriate, and documents all actions in accordance with the policies and procedures of both PipelineRx and its hospital clients.

• Part time, weekends, 3rd shift, plus at least 1 on call shift per week.
• The Telepharmacist will be responsible for providing telepharmacy services for multiple clients and learn multiple pharmacy information systems (PIS’s).
• Obtain multiple state licenses.
• Prioritize, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned clients.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, including HIPAA.
• Understand and interpret the laws, regulations, and policies governing the pharmacy operation.
• Successfully perform telepharmacy services to assigned clients including remote order entry, order verification, drug verification, and counseling (when required).
• Provide leadership, vision, development, and implementation of telepharmacy goals as relayed by the Regional Manager.
• Foster a company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance as directed by PipelineRx.
• Practice pharmacy in a proactive manner and follow policies and procedures as contracted with client.
• Provide drug information to clients by answering all drug related questions and give clinical therapeutic recommendations.
• Have a working knowledge of special age related medical conditions.
• Counsel patients, nurses, and medical staff on proper use of medications.
• Investigate and take appropriate actions(s) to resolve any medication variances to Director of Quality Services within 48 hours of notification.
• Learn multiple hospital pharmacy information systems.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken by logging orders and interactions with physicians and nurses.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with fellow medical professionals and patients.
• Provide preliminary technological troubleshooting during breakdowns.
• Participate with ongoing training (e.g., clinical, PIS, or policy updates) as necessary in collaboration with regional trainer.
• Strive to achieve and maintain company productivity metrics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy (B.S Pharmacy or PharmD.)
• 2+ years’ experience in a hospital inpatient preferred
• Valid Pharmacist license issued by the governing State Board of Pharmacy
• Multiple state licensures (and willingness to serve clients in multiple states including but not limited to MA, NY, OH, PA, WV)
• High speed internet service (through cable or fiber provider - no satellite)
• A working knowledge of formulary policies, pharmacy and therapeutics policy and procedures
• Effective communications skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Working knowledge of client/server applications
• Proficiency with office technology tools, to include MS Office 2000 or later (esp. Outlook, Excel, and Word), Google Drive, internet, and email

Requirements

• Internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
• Hourly rate of 54 - 91 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
• Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement.
• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

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