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Pharmacist Stories
Girik D., Employee Since 2011, Staff Pharmacist Lead
St. Louis, Missouri
His Role at Express Scripts
"I'm one of the floor leaders for the Technology & Innovation Center. I manage over 20 pharmacists and 20 pharmacy technicians – making schedules, training, coaching, and troubleshooting. I'm also responsible for verifying thousands of orders daily, handling quality and clinical questions, and helping to improve order safety and quality."
Why He Chose Express Scripts
"I knew a career in pharmacy would offer vast opportunities, but the challenge for me was finding a place to develop a business background. Because Express Scripts values pharmacists' leadership and clinical expertise, they offer many pharmacist opportunities. Seeing the growth of Express Scripts and where they are heading, I knew I wanted to grow with them."
His Career
The experience you get here is unobtainable elsewhere and will only help you stand out in the crowd. Every day I learn new things such as lean management training, business operations, and project development."
How Express Scripts Differs from Other Companies
"Express Scripts is a very influential company. Its size and scope allow for new opportunities. The networking and number of people you can interact with is enormous. As a result, there is always someone to learn from unlike much smaller pharmacies and companies."
Isaac B., Employee Since 2006, Director, Program Integrity
St. Louis, Missouri
His Role at Express Scripts
"In a complex business, you could sum up what I do in one word — consulting. I work with the account management team to help clients control costs, and strengthen disease management and prescription drug safety initiatives. I also serve on the Emerging Therapeutics Committee."
His Career
"Working at Express Scripts has added infinite value to my career. Being a part of a market leader like Express Scripts has vastly increased my knowledge. I know that the sky is the limit."
The Culture at Express Scripts
"I would describe the culture as fast paced, constantly evolving, friendly and engaging. In a business that is traditionally scrutinized for a lack of ethical practices, I feel that the culture at Express Scripts is very ethical."
How Express Scripts Differs from Other Companies
"Working here is different because we specifically align our success with the clients’ success.
A lot of companies push profits first and clients second — not at Express Scripts."
Ann S., Employee Since 2004, Drug File Supervisor
Tempe, Arizona
Her Role at Express Scripts
"I run the drug file for our Tempe, Ariz. location. The drug file is the list of drugs that data entry, verification and fulfillment, use when filling prescriptions. We work on any change that occurs with a drug such as, backorders, new formulations or name changes."
Why She Chose Express Scripts
"Since all of my previous experience was in retail, I never considered mail order. However, when this opportunity on the patient consultation team became available, I was very excited. The atmosphere and patient contact were very professional."
Her Career
"Express Scripts has offered me opportunities I can't even begin to explain. Value has been added to my career through countless growth opportunities in areas such as leadership and recruitment."
Memorable Express Scripts Experience
"My director asked if I would be interested in trying to get licensed in other critical states to cover the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) position. It took me almost a year but I earned all seven of the valid licenses. It's an accomplishment that I am very proud of."
Andy C., Employee Since 2002, Director - Product Management
Charlton, Massachusetts
His Role at Express Scripts
"I am a Director in Product Management. My group creates and maintains clinical and safety and physician programs that are then presented to clients for implementation."
Why He Chose Express Scripts
"Prior to coming to Express Scripts, I worked in the retail, long-term care, hospital and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industries. I was drawn to Express Scripts because I wanted to get back into the PBM industry."
His Career
"Being able to work from home has allowed me to advance my career and attain many personal goals. Express Scripts has been very flexible, supportive and full of resources. The work-life balance has been a great asset to my career."
Memorable Express Scripts Experience
"When I first started working at Express Scripts, I had the opportunity to travel to Oklahoma to work in the field with physicians. Prior to this opportunity I interacted exclusively with physicians in the New England area. This "out of the ordinary" experience was refreshing."
Kelly E., Employee Since 2002, Pharmacist On-Boarding Trainer
Tempe, Arizona
Her Role at Express Scripts
"I started as a Staff Pharmacist, then moved up to a Supervisor role for about 2 years. Currently, I am working to develop a Pharmacist training program in Verification that I helped implement."
Why She Chose Express Scripts
"When I moved from Boston, I interviewed with Express Scripts and a large retail company. I saw a quality of life that I didn’t see at the other employer. Also, the business hours at Express Scripts were more attractive than retail business hours."
Her Career
"This is a very challenging environment where your professional knowledge is tested daily. You grow as a Pharmacist and as a person."
The Culture at Express Scripts
"Here, the culture is very open where both personal and professional growth are encouraged. I enjoy working in a culture that wants you to learn and succeed."
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