[Hiring] Part-Time Inpatient Telepharmacist @Cigna Healthcare

Role Description

The remote Part‑Time Staff Pharmacist provides telepharmacy services to multiple hospital clients across various states. This role enhances clinical team performance, supports quality patient care, and ensures safe and compliant medication practices. This part‑time position includes evenings, overnight and on-call shifts. You are expected to work at least once every 2 weeks.

• Shifts available:
  • Monday–Sunday: 8PM-8AM EST
  • Monday–Sunday: 9PM-7AM EST
  • Monday-Sunday: 6PM-2:30PM EST
  • Saturday-Sunday: 3PM-9PM EST
• On-call shifts available:
  • Monday-Friday: 4PM-8AM EST
  • Saturday-Sunday: 3PM-8AM EST

• Responsibilities:
  • Telepharmacy
    • Perform remote order entry, order verification, drug verification, and patient/staff counseling.
    • Support multiple clients and operate within various pharmacy information systems (PIS).
  • Clinical Excellence
    • Provide proactive clinical pharmacy services and adhere to all client‑specific and Cigna policies.
    • Deliver drug information and therapeutic recommendations, including dosing adjustments, interactions, compatibilities, and infusion guidance.
    • Maintain working knowledge of IV fluids, TPN, narcotic/cardiac drips, IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, and more.
    • Understand considerations for special populations (pediatric, geriatric, pregnant/nursing, renal/hepatic impairment, HIV).
    • Counsel patients, nurses, and medical staff on safe medication use.
    • Investigate and resolve medication variances within 48 hours.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Learn and work in multiple hospital pharmacy systems.
    • Obtain and maintain multiple state pharmacist licenses.
    • Document orders, interventions, and recommendations in PGRX by end of shift.
    • Ensure compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Technical Excellence
    • Perform basic troubleshooting during system or connectivity issues.
    • Work effectively with VPNs, PIS platforms, automation systems, and common software (Microsoft Office, Snagit, etc.).
  • Training & Development
    • Participate in ongoing training, including clinical updates, PIS enhancements, and policy changes.
    • Maintain all required access credentials, licenses, and reciprocity.
  • Productivity
    • Achieve and maintain company productivity metrics.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.
• Active and in good standing pharmacist license.
• Additional state licenses preferred (NY, MA, OH, PA, WV).
• At least 2+ years of inpatient hospital experience required.
• Overnight inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Hospital residency a plus.
• Board certification a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Knowledge of formulary management and P&T procedures.
• Familiarity with client/server applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Drive, internet, and email.
• If working at home, internet connection must be through a cable broadband or fiber optic service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Requirements

• 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 benefits, focusing on whole health.
• 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.