Remote Staff Pharmacist - Patient Care & Compliance Lead

Cigna Healthcare; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays and leaves

Job summary

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, part of The Cigna Group, is hiring a Staff Pharmacist for a remote position across the U.S. The role requires a current pharmacist license and focuses on prescription verification, patient consultation, and collaboration with prescribers.

During a 2–3 month training period, hours are Mon–Fri 9:00 am–6:00 pm ET. After training, shifts vary (9am–6pm EST, 11am–8pm EST, or 1pm–10pm EST based on location). Eligible for annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy.
• Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions.
• Contact doctors and/or patients to verify prescription information to expedite processing.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.
• Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs when possible.
• Consult with patients regarding medication use and potential drug interactions.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed and train less experienced pharmacists.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Problem solving

Communication

Prescription interpretation

Customer service

Time management

Adaptability

Flexibility

Job description

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, part of The Cigna Group, is hiring a Staff Pharmacist for a remote position across the U.S. The role requires a current pharmacist license and focuses on prescription verification, patient consultation, and collaboration with prescribers.

During a 2–3 month training period, hours are Mon–Fri 9:00 am–6:00 pm ET. After training, shifts vary (9am–6pm EST, 11am–8pm EST, or 1pm–10pm EST based on location). Eligible for annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.