Operations Supervisor - Government Pharmacy - Remote , TN at Cigna in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the daily activities of the Patient Assistance Program (PAP) team which provides a vital service by providing aid directly to patients and clinician offices when there is an identified cost barrier to brand name medications. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Certified Pharmacy Technician that provide services to patients and clinicians in support of obtaining medications from drug manufacturer medication assistance programs. This entails collecting applicable information, completing and submitting applications, tracking applications and refills for patient care.

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for a wide variety of business functions including processes and workflow to drive effectiveness and efficiency of the team, appropriate reporting of results, and interface with appropriate vendors and partners that facilitate the daily activities of the team. In addition, the Operations Supervisor is responsible to ensure that the team works in collaboration with a variety of internal matrix partners including the STARS Pharmacy Call Center team, the Care Management team, and several Pharmacy Teams including the MTM Pharmacists, Embedded Pharmacist, and Population Health Pharmacists in providing this service all while delivering an exceptional customer experience to patients.

Leadership Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Lead a team of Certified Pharmacy Technicians that assist patients and clinician offices in completing and submitting applications to a variety of drug manufacturer medication assistance programs.


• Interact closely with customers to understand their needs and expectations to develop a strategic direction and assist with issues that may arise regarding application completion, income verification, and application submissions.


• Drive employee engagement, performance, and development, including hiring and training of staff and preparing for and leading meetings as necessary.


• Provide ongoing training to PAP team employees as well as matrix partners referring to program to continuously improve the process and aid patients.


• Perform ongoing monitoring of workflows and processes and identify opportunities to drive efficiency and effectiveness of team.


• Interact and be the primary contact for internal/external vendors and/or partners that support team functions.


• Participate in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators and metrics.


• Support and assist in the successful completion of team goals and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Clinical Pharmacy Senior Manager and/or Director.


• Communicate and collaborate effectively within the Cigna Healthcare Government Pharmacy Team as well as other internal and external stakeholders.


• Participate in business, statistical, or other analysis in support of the team or strategy including operational projects as designated by management.


• Promote and ensure team is providing an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications:

Personal Competencies :

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels.


• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent planning, organizational and task management skills.


• Ability to determine potential trends by thinking forward or "outside the box".


• Ability to manage own time and set priorities with little or no management direction.


• Ability to "think on the fly" and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous, and confidential relationships with coworkers, team, and internal/external stakeholders and partners.


• Strong intellectual capacity and curiosity.


• Take pride and responsibility in work produced and results achieved.


• Manage individuals and provide feedback and evaluations.

• Tennessee Pharmacy Technician License in good standing is required. Pharmacy Technician Certification required.


• Must reside in the state of Tennessee and live at least 50 miles from Nashville.


• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a business or health care related field.


• Demonstrated understanding of pharmacy business and project analyst areas.


• Experience with Patient Assistance Programs and/or experience as a supervisor/manager a plus.


• Knowledgeable with Medicare, Medicare Part D benefits, and Stars Program.


• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and take initiative with limited direction.


• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,) and Adobe.

Key Competencies:

• Problem Solving


• Learning and Applying Quickly


• Priority Setting


• Customer Focus


• Dealing with Ambiguity


• Informing


• Organizing


• Perseverance

Work Schedule: 7 AM to 4 PM - Monday through Friday

What we offer:

• Medical benefits that start on day 1


• 18 Paid Time Off Days


• Tuition reimbursement


• 401K match


• Career progression opportunities

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.