PT Inpatient Telepharmacist - Evening & Overnight Shifts - Remote

Cigna Healthcare•New York, NY

1d•$54 - $91•Remote

About The Position

The remote Part‑Time Staff Pharmacist provides telepharmacy services to multiple hospital clients across various states. This role enhances clinical team performance, supports quality patient care, and ensures safe and compliant medication practices. This part‑time position includes evenings, overnight and on-call shifts. You are expected to work at least once every 2 weeks.

Requirements

B.S. in Pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.
Active and in good standing pharmacist license.
At least 2+ years of inpatient hospital experience required.
Overnight inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Knowledge of formulary management and P&T procedures.
Familiarity with client/server applications.
Proficiency in MS Office, Google Drive, internet, and email.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

Additional state licenses preferred (NY, MA, OH, PA, WV).
Hospital residency a plus.
Board certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform remote order entry, order verification, drug verification, and patient/staff counseling.
Support multiple clients and operate within various pharmacy information systems (PIS).
Provide proactive clinical pharmacy services and adhere to all client‑specific and Cigna policies.
Deliver drug information and therapeutic recommendations, including dosing adjustments, interactions, compatibilities, and infusion guidance.
Maintain working knowledge of IV fluids, TPN, narcotic/cardiac drips, IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, and more.
Understand considerations for special populations (pediatric, geriatric, pregnant/nursing, renal/hepatic impairment, HIV).
Counsel patients, nurses, and medical staff on safe medication use.
Investigate and resolve medication variances within 48 hours.
Learn and work in multiple hospital pharmacy systems.
Obtain and maintain multiple state pharmacist licenses.
Document orders, interventions, and recommendations in PGRX by end of shift.
Ensure compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Perform basic troubleshooting during system or connectivity issues.
Work effectively with VPNs, PIS platforms, automation systems, and common software (Microsoft Office, Snagit, etc.).
Participate in ongoing training, including clinical updates, PIS enhancements, and policy changes.
Maintain all required access credentials, licenses, and reciprocity.
Achieve and maintain company productivity metrics.