Encore Staff Pharmacist

Department of Defense

11 days ago

Remote - NationwideFull TimePharmacy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cigna Group as a Staff Pharmacist – Remote in United States. The job profile for this position is Encore, which is a Band 1 Professional Career Track Role. Excited to grow your career?

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

18 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join Cigna Group as a Staff Pharmacist – Remote.

Key Skills

Interpreting PrescriptionsVerifying InformationDispensing MedicationsConsulting PatientsDrug InteractionsOrder ProcessingQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingDecision MakingWorking Under PressureMicrosoft OfficePharmacy Laws

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Encore Staff Pharmacist at Department of Defense 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 Department of Defense 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: Interpreting Prescriptions, Verifying Information, Dispensing Medications, Consulting Patients, Drug Interactions, Order Processing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians’ prescriptions, verifies information with prescribers or patients, and dispenses medications according to guidelines. This role also involves consulting with patients about medication use and potential drug interactions while maintaining production and qual...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, 18 days PTO, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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