Encore Staff Pharmacist - New York

Cigna Healthcare

1 day ago

United StatesPart TimePharmacy

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cigna Healthcare as a Encore Staff Pharmacist - New York 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.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Cigna Healthcare as a Encore Staff Pharmacist - New York.

Key Skills

PharmacyPrescription processingMedication counselingDrug interaction reviewRegulatory complianceQuality assuranceCustomer serviceCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficePharmacy benefits managementData entryClinical verificationProblem solvingDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Encore Staff Pharmacist - New York 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 weekend requirements.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pharmacy, Prescription processing, Medication counseling, Drug interaction review, Regulatory compliance, Quality assurance, Customer service, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for interpreting and verifying prescriptions, dispensing medications, and consulting with patients regarding drug usage and interactions. They must also collaborate with healthcare providers to resolve prescription issues while adhering to regulatory guidelines an...

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