Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Remote (FL, IN, OH, AZ, PA)

Cigna Healthcare•Florida Work at Home, FL

1d•$54 - $91•Remote

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist interprets physicians’ prescriptions and contacts prescribers and/or patients to verify prescription information and expedite order processing. The role may involve tracking order status and outstanding issues, consulting with patients about medication use and potential drug interactions, and responding to customer calls regarding lost orders or dispensing errors. The pharmacist maintains daily production, quality, and service levels, adjusts priorities to meet business needs, provides oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians, and may train less experienced pharmacists. This is a remote position for candidates who reside and hold an active pharmacist license in Arizona, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, or Ohio; candidates preferably reside within an hour of a local site. The start date is November 16, 2026, followed by a six-week training period. Training hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET. After training, schedules are Monday through Friday, with state-specific hours, one evening shift per week from 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. ET, and a Saturday rotation from 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. every four weeks. A weekday off is provided when working a Saturday. Candidates must be able to commit to the training and future schedules. The anticipated hourly rate is $54–$91, depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location. The role is anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs, a 401(k), company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, at least 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Current active resident pharmacist license in good standing in one of the listed states: Arizona, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, or Ohio.
Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate 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 during peak-volume times and commit to the specified training and future schedules.
For home work, internet must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber-optic provider and provide speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

PharmD degree.
Residence within an hour of a local site.

Responsibilities

Consult with patients regarding medication use and potential drug interactions.
Contact physicians for new and transfer authorizations.
Collaborate with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic or preferred drugs whenever possible.
Interpret physicians’ or other prescribers’ prescriptions.
Contact doctors and/or patients to verify prescription information, including drug strength, prescription directions, and drug name, to expedite order processing.
Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
Verify and confirm the validity of controlled substances.
Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
Track order status and outstanding issues, as needed.
Respond to customer calls regarding lost orders or dispensing errors, as needed.
Maintain daily production, quality, and service levels, adjusting work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs.
Back up other pharmacists, perform additional duties as assigned by management, and train less experienced pharmacists as needed.