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Join arenaflex as a Remote Pharmacist - Centralized Services
Are you a licensed pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic, patient-centered environment? arenaflex is seeking a talented and motivated Pharmacist to join our Centralized Services team in a fully remote capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your clinical expertise, drive positive patient outcomes, and be part of one of the most innovative healthcare organizations in the industry.
At arenaflex, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. As a leader in pharmaceutical services and retail health, we are committed to transforming the way healthcare is delivered across communities. Our Centralized Services model allows our pharmacists to operate from the comfort of their homes while still making a meaningful impact on patient health and wellbeing. If you're ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.
About arenaflex
arenaflex is a well-known American healthcare company with a rich legacy dating back to 1901. Founded with a commitment to improving health and wellness, we have grown to become one of the largest and most trusted pharmacy chains in the United States. Our mission is to champion the health and wellbeing of every community we serve, and we achieve this by delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care, personalized patient consultations, and innovative health solutions.
Our Centralized Services division plays a critical role in supporting our retail pharmacies and ensuring that patients receive consistent, high-quality care regardless of their location. By joining arenaflex as a remote Pharmacist, you will be part of a team that is revolutionizing how pharmacy services are delivered, leveraging technology and clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes across the nation.
Position Overview
As a Pharmacist - Centralized Services at arenaflex, you will be responsible for executing medical services procedures and driving patient wellbeing results. This role involves executing patient intervention pharmacy programs, ensuring compliance with clinical pharmacy services, and driving pharmacy financial performance through strategic initiatives. You will be accountable for prescription processing from a remote setting, fostering strong relationships with clinical communities in your assigned region, and serving as an expert resource and contact for the organization.
This position offers the unique opportunity to work from home while still playing a vital role in supporting our pharmacy operations and making a direct impact on patient care. You will serve as a knowledgeable authority and resource to other pharmacists and field leaders, sharing your expertise and helping to elevate the quality of care across our organization.
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our Centralized Services team, you will be responsible for:
- Direct Patient Care Programs: Implementing direct patient care programs, including but not limited to Drug Treatment Management programs, Vaccination Services, and Payer and Pharma Adherence and Clinical Projects. You will drive the execution of various marketing strategies and projects to ensure business needs are being met.
- Compliance and Quality Improvement: Driving compliance and continuous quality improvement in the delivery of clinical pharmacy patient care and services by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes; monitoring and analyzing results; and implementing changes. You will ensure that region Pharmacies comply with regulatory compliance, standard operating procedures, and FDA guidelines.
- Financial Performance: Driving regional pharmacy financial performance by aligning business strategies with company financial goals. You will implement and execute patient intervention pharmacy programs to maximize financial performance while improving patient health outcomes.
- Patient Experience Enhancement: Supporting efforts to enhance patient experience by increasing focus on healthcare services, including patient consultations, medication management, drug therapy reviews, and retail, clinical, or wellness services such as vaccinations, disease state management, and Specialty programs.
- Team Support and Development: Providing expertise, resources, training, and support to pharmacists and field management. You will support staff training experiences and development opportunities while promoting teamwork and motivating Pharmacy staff by fostering a shared vision and supporting company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Clinical Reviews: Conducting data and clinical reviews and taking necessary action to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of medications. You will review drug accounts and patient profiles to ensure proper and safe medication treatment while providing individualized patient/provider consultation.
- Patient Communication: Using superior interpersonal skills to win the trust of patients by listening to their concerns and providing a sounding board for pharmacy issues. You will provide feedback regarding the effectiveness of client retention programs, including comments from patients as the value of individual consultations.
- Clinical Consultation: Being responsible for all inquiries, transactions, and issues that relate directly to patient treatment. You will provide clinical consultation and information to patients, physicians, and insurance plans as needed.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations. Adhering to guidelines and procedures for all job responsibilities to meet objectives and complying with company policies and procedures, including all HIPAA regulations/guidelines.
- Additional Duties: Performing other work consistent with the job duties in this record as assigned by management.
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Pharmacy License: Current Pharmacist license as granted by the appropriate state licensing authority. You must maintain current knowledge of the Pharmacy industry and maintain required licensure.
- Leadership Experience: Experience advancing colleagues to research and resolve issues. You should have a track record of supporting and developing team members.
- Confidentiality: Experience working with confidential information and maintaining patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Flexibility: Able to work non-standard hours, which may include nights, holidays, and/or weekends, as required by business needs.
- Time Management: Experience using time management skills, such as prioritizing/coordinating and following details and meeting deadlines of multiple tasks with varying completion dates.
- Independent Work: Experience developing approaches to achieving goals with minimal supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
- Customer Service: Experience providing customer service to internal and external clients, including meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Travel: Able to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications will give you an advantage in this role:
- Multi-State Licensure: Ability to obtain other state pharmacy licenses if required. We operate in multiple states, and having the flexibility to obtain additional licenses is highly valued.
- Insurance Knowledge: Knowledge of insurance plans and how they interact with pharmacy services.
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of computer operating systems including RAD, COMMIT, and AS/400.
- Microsoft Excel: Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste and save functions, adjusting text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting margins, selecting page orientation, using spell check and/or printing worksheets).
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Basic level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, resizing, hiding and deleting slides, navigating between slides, expanding bullet points, adding, centering and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing handout view and/or running a slideshow).
- Microsoft Word: Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting and adjusting text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, numbering, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions).
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field from an accredited institution.
- Current and valid Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (or ability to obtain).
- Continuing education requirements must be met to maintain licensure.
Compensation and Benefits
arenaflex is committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to our employees. For this position, we offer:
- Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime pay.
- Health Care Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for eligible employees and their families.
- Prescription Drug Discounts: As part of our commitment to your health, you will receive discounts on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications when filling prescriptions at arenaflex pharmacies.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick days, with the amount varying based on job title and seniority.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) retirement savings plans with company matching contributions to help you save for your future.
- Employee Discounts: Discounts on products and services sold in arenaflex stores, including over-the-counter medications, beauty products, and more.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company, including training programs and skills development initiatives.
- Wellness Programs: Wellness programs designed to promote employee health, including fitness challenges, health screenings, and wellness resources.
- Flexible Scheduling: Depending on your specific job role, flexible scheduling options to meet different employee needs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services to help you navigate work and personal challenges.
Work Environment
This is a remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home while still being connected to our team and organization. You will need a dedicated workspace that is free from distractions and equipped with the necessary technology to perform your job effectively.
At arenaflex, we foster a collaborative and supportive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Even as a remote employee, you will have access to the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed. We invest in our employees' growth and development, providing ongoing training and opportunities to advance your career.
Career Growth Opportunities
arenaflex is dedicated to helping our employees grow and advance in their careers. As a Pharmacist - Centralized Services, you will have access to various development opportunities, including:
- Advanced training in clinical pharmacy services and patient care programs.
- Leadership development programs to prepare for future management roles.
- Cross-functional exposure to different areas of pharmacy operations.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
- Clear career pathways to advance within the organization.
We believe in promoting from within and providing our employees with the resources they need to achieve their career goals. Your journey with arenaflex could lead to roles in clinical management, field leadership, specialty pharmacy, and beyond.
Why Join arenaflex?
When you join arenaflex, you become part of a legacy of healthcare excellence. Since 1901, we have been committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. We are proud of our diverse team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal: making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective for everyone.
At arenaflex, we value integrity, compassion, and innovation. We believe in treating our patients and each other with respect and dignity. If you share these values and are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career and join a team that values your expertise and dedication, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: This position requires a current Pharmacist license. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. arenaflex participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.