Clinical Program Advisor- Express Scripts - Remote (Client Benefit)

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to critically evaluate relevant literature and update clinical criteria. The role includes training and education on clinical concepts for internal and external customers.

The successful candidate will have a PharmD (or BS in Pharmacy), current US licensure, and 2+ years of clinical pharmacy experience or residency, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (highly preferred) or BS in Pharmacy.
• Current US Pharmacist Licensure.
• Completion of clinical residency or 2+ years clinical pharmacy experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise to internal and external customers.
• Critically evaluate literature to develop and update clinical criteria.
• Active participation in cross-functional committees.
• Contribute to strategic direction for core clinical products and services criteria development.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Literature evaluation

Training delivery

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Clinical residency / 2+ years experience

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist: Critically evaluate relevant literature to update the clinical area on industry standards and contribute to the direction of the company’s clinical products and services. Provides training and education on clinical concepts.

What you’ll do:

• Provide clinical expertise to internal and external customers.
• You will be responsible for critically evaluating the literature to develop, maintain, and update the clinical criteria.
• Active participation in cross-functional committees (e.g., Therapeutic Assessment Committee)
• Is able to contribute to the strategic direction for ESI’s core standard clinical products and services criteria development and/or targeting.
• Works well under supervised situations to complete complex clinical projects.
• Provides clinical internal and external presentations in support of ESI’s standard products or on complex clinical concepts (e.g., OCEP Clinical Updates, ExpressAlliance Nurse Case Managers presentations, CPM training).

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.

What you need to do the job:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (highly preferred) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Advanced clinical experience/training/certifications also preferred.
• Completion of clinical residency or at least 2 years clinical pharmacy experience .
• Current US Pharmacist Licensure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must have strong commitment to clinical services and company goals.
• Ability to work with cross functional committees or workgroups.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritization.
• Able to function under stressful situations.
• Clinical expertise and understanding of clinical arena/issues across all points of pharmaceutical care .
• Must be a current Contractor of Cigna or Express Scripts

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 95,500 - 159,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. 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.

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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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives.

At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.