Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote (TN, FL, IN, OH, AZ)

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 112,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a Remote Patient Consult Staff Pharmacist who will interpret prescriptions, verify information, and advise patients on medication use and interactions.

Candidates must reside and be licensed in AZ, IN, FL, OH or TN; training starts 10/19/2026 with 8–10 weeks; after training schedules may include varying shift times across states; hourly rate 54–91 USD with annual bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
• Current active resident pharmacist license in good standing.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• 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.
• Contact doctors and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions to expedite processing of orders.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed and train less experienced pharmacists.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reading prescriptions

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

Patient Consult Staff Pharmacist

This is a remote position. Candidates must reside and be licensed in one of the following states: Arizona, Indiana, Florida, Ohio or Tennessee and preferably reside within an hour of our local sites.

The start date for this position is 10/19/2026. Training period: 8 to 10 weeks. During the training period, the hours will be Monday through Friday 9am - 5:30pm ET. Once training is completed, schedules will be assigned as noted below: Consult: Monday through Friday AZ- 9:30 am - 6 pm (Winter AZ time) and 8:30 am – 5 pm (Summer AZ time) FL- 11:30 am – 8 pm ET OH- 11:30 am – 8 pm ET TN- 11:30 am-8 pm ET IN- 11:30 am – 8 pm ET There will also be 1-evening shift per week from 2:30 pm -11 pm ET and a Saturday rotation 8:30 am - 5 pm every 4-weeks. When working a Saturday shift there would be a weekday off. Candidates must be able to commit to the training and future schedules noted.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians’ prescriptions, contacts doctors or other prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedite processing of order. The Staff Pharmacist may track order status and outstanding issues as well as consult with patients regarding the use of medications and potential drug interactions. This individual may take calls from customers regarding lost orders or dispensing errors, maintain daily production, quality and service levels, vary work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs. The Staff Pharmacist may also train less experienced pharmacists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.
• Current active 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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 54 - 91 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Diversity

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 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.