Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote (TN, FL, IN, OH, AZ)
The job profile for this position is Staff Pharmacist, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
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 4/27/26. Training period: 8 to 12 weeks.
During the training period, the hours will either be Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm ET or 9am - 5:30 pm ET
Once training is completed, schedules will be assigned per your placement.
⢠*Candidates must be open to being placed in either the offline or consult position and be able to commit to the training and future schedules for both positions.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Pharmacist interprets physiciansâ 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 physiciansâ or prescribersâ 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.
Confidential, unpublished property of The Cigna Group. Do not duplicate or distribute. Use and distribution limited solely to authorized personnel. Š 2026 The Cigna Group
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
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.
At The Cigna Group, youâll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, youâll 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 and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
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.
Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
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 4/27/26. Training period: 8 to 12 weeks.
During the training period, the hours will either be Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm ET or 9am - 5:30 pm ET
Once training is completed, schedules will be assigned per your placement.
⢠*Candidates must be open to being placed in either the offline or consult position and be able to commit to the training and future schedules for both positions.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Pharmacist interprets physiciansâ 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 physiciansâ or prescribersâ 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.
Confidential, unpublished property of The Cigna Group. Do not duplicate or distribute. Use and distribution limited solely to authorized personnel. Š 2026 The Cigna Group
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
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.
At The Cigna Group, youâll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, youâll 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 and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
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.
Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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