Company Overview
Medco is the nation's leading pharmacy benefit manager, employing more than 13,000 people nationwide, including approximately 2,000 pharmacists. On behalf of health plan and employer clients throughout the country, we provide pharmaceutical care for millions of Americans.
Medco is a dynamic, fast-paced organization requiring talented individuals to share and implement its vision of being "the most influential force in controlling healthcare costs and supporting improved patient care through the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals."
If you're seeking an environment that encourages growth, utilizes your training and education and lets you improve the lives of patients in an unrivaled practice setting, look closely at Medco.
We are currently looking for talented and creative individuals to contribute at all levels of the organization.
Medco is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to its personnel policies and practices.
Job Overview
| Company: |
Medco Health Solutions |
| Location: |
 US-TX-Irving
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| Base Pay: |
N/A |
| Employee Type: |
Full-Time |
| Industry: |
Healthcare - Health Services |
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Not Specified |
| Job Type: |
Pharmaceutical
Health Care |
| Req'd Education: |
4 Year Degree |
| Req'd Experience: |
At least 1 year(s) |
| Req'd Travel: |
Not Specified |
| Relocation Covered: |
No |
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| Email: |
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| Ref ID: |
9202 |
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Job Description
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. is a leading health care company serving the needs of more than 60 million people.
Medco, the world’s most advanced pharmacy®, provides clinically driven pharmacy services designed to improve the quality of care and lower total health care costs for private and public employers, health plans, labor unions, and government agencies of all sizes, and for individuals served by Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. About one-third of the companies on the Fortune 500 list are Medco clients.
In 2009, Medco captured the No. 1 position in Health Care: Pharmacy and Other Services sector on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the second consecutive year. Of all companies surveyed globally, Medco ranked No. 5 in innovation and No.10 in people management. In the health care sector, Medco ranked No. 1 in seven attributes: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, quality of management, financial soundness, quality of products/services and global competitiveness. It also ranked No. 2 in the categories of long-term investment and social responsibility.
Come make a difference at Medco-at the head of the industry and at the heart of health. www.medco.com.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide comprehensive drug therapy counseling for patients on medication usage, life-style modifications and preventative care.
Assist patients and members in maximizing plan benefits and personalizing prescription choices to ensure better clinical outcomes
Answer technical questions from customer service representatives, including assisting representatives with member inquiries requiring a pharmacist’s intervention.
Transfer prescriptions to retail pharmacies.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of changes in pharmacy practices, laws and drugs and apply knowledge in the performance of daily activities.
Accept, review, and interpret new verbal prescriptions from physician’s offices.
Ensure audit, compliance and legislative requirements are adhered too and appropriate systems and controls are implemented as needed.
Perform other special projects, related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Must be currently licensed with the Texas Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.
Proficient in windows based programs.
Must be able to use the keyboard and mouse with reasonable effectiveness.
Must be able to type 30-35 words per minute.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities; effective interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving abilities.
Strong quality orientation; attention to detail; ability to learn and adhere to compliance/ audit requirements.
Strong organization and follow up skills; ability to effectively multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Solid business acumen and process orientation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
Must be available to work between 6:30 AM – 12:15 AM M-F, Saturdays 7:00 AM- 7:15 PM.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one (1) year of work experience as a licensed pharmacist.
Please apply online at www.medco.com/careers to job #9202
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
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