Part-Time After Hours Staff Pharmacist - Remote (IL, IN, MO, KS, IA)

Cigna Healthcare•Illinois Work at Home, IL

7d•$54 - $91•Remote

About The Position

The Remote Staff Pharmacist joins a telepharmacy team supporting multiple hospitals across several states. The role uses technology and clinical expertise to verify medication orders, support care teams, and promote safe, high-quality patient care from a remote environment. The schedule is part-time and may include evenings, overnights, and weekends. The regular schedule includes every other Sunday from 12 PM to 10 PM CST and 4 PM to 9 PM CST at least two to three times during the week. An on-call component applies after training is complete. The position requires an active pharmacist license in at least one of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, or Iowa, with willingness to obtain licenses in other states as needed; an active Illinois license is preferred. Remote work requires cable broadband or fiber internet with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The anticipated hourly pay range is $54–$91, depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location. The role is also anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required.
At least 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience required.
Active pharmacist license in good standing in at least one of IL, IN, MO, IA, and/or KS.
Must be willing to obtain other state licenses.
Strong clinical knowledge and comfort working across multiple systems.
Ability to work part-time hours that may include evenings, overnights, and/or weekends.
For home work, cable broadband or fiber internet service with at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required.

Nice To Haves

PharmD preferred.
Active Illinois pharmacist license preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete remote order entry, order verification, and drug verification.
Provide patient counseling when needed.
Navigate multiple pharmacy information systems (PIS).
Provide drug information and therapeutic guidance to providers.
Assess medication appropriateness, dosing—including renal and hepatic adjustments—interactions, and compatibilities.
Support specialized populations, including pediatric, geriatric, pregnant or nursing patients, people with HIV, and patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
Maintain knowledge of IV therapies, TPN, cardiac and narcotic drips, IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other therapies.
Document interventions and clinical actions accurately and promptly.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and patients.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, pharmacy laws, and client policies.
Work across VPNs, automation systems, and multiple PIS platforms; use applications such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Snagit.
Maintain required licenses, credentials, and system access.
Participate in ongoing clinical, PIS, and policy-update training.
Meet productivity and quality standards.