Encore Staff Pharmacist (Remote)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Cigna Healthcare as a Staff Pharmacist – Remote in United States. Encore Staff Pharmacist Please note this role is open to Cigna Group retirees only. POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians’ prescriptions, contacts doctors or other prescribers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions and expedite processing of order.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ 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.
- Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
Requirements
-, including pharmacy laws and privacy guidelines.
- Participating in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Staying updated on new medications, pharmaceutical regulations, and industry developments.
- Additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- About Evernorth Health Services Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality.
- We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join Cigna Healthcare as a Staff Pharmacist – Remote.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Encore Staff Pharmacist (Remote) at Cigna Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context
This Pharmacy position at Cigna Healthcare is open to pharmacist candidates.
Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.
Remote pharmacist positions in Pharmacy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote pharmacist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Prescription Interpretation, Verification, Controlled Substances, Data Entry, Authorization, Generic Conversion, Patient Consultation, Drug Interactions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.
Core responsibilities: The Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians’ prescriptions, contacts prescribers or patients to verify information, and dispenses medications according to guidelines. This role involves tracking order status, consulting with patients on medication use and interactions, and maintaining production and ...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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