Staff Pharmacist

The Cigna Group

Staff Pharmacist providing specialty medication counseling, prescription verification, and pharmacovigilance for Evernorth pharmacy services. Remote in select states, with Illinois candidates working onsite near St.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $54 - $91 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacovigilance, medication counseling, and patient care coordination while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals and managing complex patient issues effectively.

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Current Pharmacist LicensePharmacovigilance ReportingMedication CounselingAdvanced Problem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service Focus

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Hard Skills

Medication Use CounselingPrescription VerificationClinical Documentation ReconciliationDrug Interaction ConsultationAdverse Event Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

EmailMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOneNoteGeneral Computing

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacist License

Industry Keywords

REMS ProgramPharmacy OperationsPatient CareDrug InteractionsQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the incoming call queue and assist prescribers, patients, caregivers, and other parties
Counsel patients or caregivers on medication use and potential drug or disease-state interactions
Report adverse events, product quality complaints, noncompliance events, and other pharmacovigilance/REMS reports
Verify prescription information according to state, federal, and REMS program guidelines
Consult prescribers regarding clinical concerns, including drug interactions and dose adjustments
Contact doctors and patients to verify prescription details and expedite order processing
Reconcile patient medical histories with clinical documents to maintain complete, accurate profiles
Assist patients with medication access through payer and third-party conversations
Triage complex issues to ensure continuity of patient care
Collaborate with technicians, reimbursement specialists, nursing, fulfillment, inventory, and manufacturer liaisons
Provide additional program coverage and support as requested by leadership
Assist with training and development of newly hired pharmacists
Oversee pharmacy technicians in required functions
During on-call shifts, address clinical concerns by providing expertise and counseling outside normal business hours
Serve as an escalation point and clinical subject matter expert for specialty pharmacy therapies
Support pharmacovigilance reporting and large teams of pharmacists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current pharmacist license in good standing required; candidates must hold a license in their state of residence
Advanced problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with departments and medical professionals
Strong customer service, interpersonal, quality, and accuracy focus
Robust writing and communication skills
Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines
Ability to adapt in a changing environment
Ability to work independently and maintain efficiency and focus in a remote work environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times
Basic working knowledge of email, Word, Excel, OneNote, and general computing
Cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload for home work
Candidates must reside in AZ, FL, IN, MO, or PA for the remote position
Illinois candidates must reside within one hour of the St. Louis, Missouri site and work full-time onsite
Ability to work pharmacy hours, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday
On-call shift required approximately once per year
Willingness to work mandatory overtime when necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one
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
Tobacco-free policy