Remote Staff Pharmacist — Patient Consultations

Cigna Healthcare; Ohio; Remote; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

The Cigna Group is hiring a Staff Pharmacist for a remote role. The ideal candidate must reside and be licensed in AZ, FL, IN, or OH, with training Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm EST for eight weeks.

After training, typical hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm EST with one evening shift 12:30 pm – 9 pm EST. The Staff Pharmacist will verify prescriptions, contact prescribers when needed, and counsel patients on medication use and potential interactions.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist license in good standing in state of residence.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.
• Strong 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

• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.
• Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• Interpret physicians' or prescribers' prescriptions.
• Verify information on prescriptions to expedite processing of orders.
• Monitor prescription status and resolve outstanding issues.
• Back up other pharmacists and train less experienced staff.

Skills

Advanced problem solving

Strong communication

Prescription interpretation

Customer service

Time management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Pharmacist license in good standing

Job description

The Cigna Group is hiring a Staff Pharmacist for a remote role. The ideal candidate must reside and be licensed in AZ, FL, IN, or OH, with training Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm EST for eight weeks.

After training, typical hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm EST with one evening shift 12:30 pm – 9 pm EST. The Staff Pharmacist will verify prescriptions, contact prescribers when needed, and counsel patients on medication use and potential interactions.