[Hiring] Part-Time Inpatient Staff Pharmacist @The Cigna Group

Role Description

Join our telepharmacy team as a Remote Staff Pharmacist, supporting multiple hospitals across several states. You’ll leverage technology and clinical expertise to verify medication orders, support care teams, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care from a fully remote environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Telepharmacy Services
    • Complete remote order entry, order verification, and drug verification.
    • Provide patient counseling when needed.
    • Navigate multiple pharmacy information systems (PIS).
  • Clinical Support
    • Provide drug information and therapeutic guidance to providers.
    • Assess medication appropriateness, dosing (including renal/hepatic adjustments), interactions, and compatibilities.
    • Support specialized populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnant/nursing patients, and those with renal/hepatic impairment.
    • Maintain knowledge of IV therapies, cardiac/narcotic drips, IV antibiotics, and more.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Document interventions and clinical actions accurately and promptly.
    • Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and patients.
    • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, pharmacy laws, and client policies.
  • Technical & Professional Skills
    • Work across VPNs, automation systems, and multiple PIS platforms.
    • Use applications such as Google Suite/Microsoft Office and Snagit.
    • Maintain required licenses, credentials, and system access.
  • Training & Performance
    • Participate in ongoing training (clinical, PIS, and policy updates).
    • Meet productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred
  • At least 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience required
  • Active and in good standing state pharmacist license required in CO or NM
  • Additional state licenses preferred (CO, MT, NM, NV, WY)
  • Strong clinical knowledge and comfort working across multiple systems
  • Ability to work part-time hours that may include evenings, overnights, and/or weekends

Requirements

  • Internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
  • Hourly rate of 54 - 91 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
  • Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive range of health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.
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