Remote Staff Pharmacist | Rare Disease Specialist

Cigna Healthcare; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a Staff Pharmacist - Rare Disease to interpret prescriptions, verify drug information, and expedite order processing. You will provide guidance to technicians, consult with patients, and collaborate with physicians to optimize therapy.

Training lasts 6–8 weeks with daytime hours CT, followed by two shift options and periodic on-call rotations. Ideal candidates reside in FL, IN, AZ or PA and are licensed in their state.

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 information on prescriptions such as drug strength, prescription sig., and drug name in order to expedite processing of orders.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
• Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization.
• Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• Consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

Skills

Advanced problem solving

Communication skills

Prescription interpretation

Customer service focus

Time management

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Education

Current pharmacist license in good standing

Job description

The Cigna Group is seeking a Staff Pharmacist - Rare Disease to interpret prescriptions, verify drug information, and expedite order processing. You will provide guidance to technicians, consult with patients, and collaborate with physicians to optimize therapy.

Training lasts 6–8 weeks with daytime hours CT, followed by two shift options and periodic on-call rotations. Ideal candidates reside in FL, IN, AZ or PA and are licensed in their state.