Staff Pharmacist

The Cigna Group

Remote Staff Pharmacist supporting Accredo Specialty Pharmacy’s chronic-care patients. Interpreting prescriptions, counseling patients, coordinating infusion regimens, and ensuring safe, accurate order processing.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $54 - $91 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in interpreting prescriptions, verifying medication information, and providing quality assurance in pharmacy operations. Strong focus on customer service, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In PharmacyCurrent Active Resident Pharmacist LicenseAdvanced Problem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service FocusAbility To Interpret Prescriptions

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Hard Skills

Prescription InterpretationMedication ConsultationOrder ProcessingQuality AssuranceData Entry VerificationControlled-Substance Validity VerificationTraining PharmacistsAdjusting Work PrioritiesCollaboration With PhysiciansManaging Timelines

Soft Skills

Good Oral CommunicationGood Written CommunicationAdaptabilityCollaborationCustomer Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Home Internet (Cable Broadband Or Fiber Optic)Pharmacy Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmD PreferredActive Pharmacist Licensure In State Of Residence

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy OperationsDrug InteractionsPrescription VerificationQuality ControlPatient Consultation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret physicians’ and prescribers’ prescriptions.
Contact physicians, prescribers, and patients to verify prescription information and expedite order processing.
Consult with patients regarding medication use and potential drug interactions.
Track order status and outstanding issues.
Take customer calls regarding lost orders or dispensing errors.
Maintain daily production, quality, and service levels.
Adjust work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs.
Contact physicians for new and transfer authorizations.
Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs when possible.
Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
Verify and confirm controlled-substance validity.
Verify prescription information entered through data or order entry.
Back up other pharmacists as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Train less experienced pharmacists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required
PharmD preferred
Current active resident pharmacist license in good standing
Advanced problem-solving skills
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 during peak volume times
Willingness to work either the offline or consult position and commit to training and future schedules for both positions
Ability to complete an 8- to 10-week training period
Residence in Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, or Tennessee
Active pharmacist licensure in the state of residence
Home internet through cable broadband or fiber optic service with at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Remote work arrangement
Cable broadband or fiber optic internet requirement with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload for home working