Cigna Healthcare·Illinois
Perform remote order entry and verification while providing clinical guidance and therapeutic support to healthcare providers. Ensure safe patient care by assessing medication dosing and maintaining compliance with pharmacy laws and HIPAA.
Part‑Time Remote Staff Pharmacist
Join our telepharmacy team as a Remote Staff Pharmacist, supporting multiple hospitals across several states. You’ll leverage technology and clinical expertise to verify medication orders, support care teams, and ensure safe, high‑quality patient care from a fully remote environment.
Telepharmacy Services
Complete remote order entry, order verification, and drug verification.
Provide patient counseling when needed.
Navigate multiple pharmacy information systems (PIS).
Clinical Support
Provide drug information and therapeutic guidance to providers.
Assess medication appropriateness, dosing (including renal/hepatic adjustments), interactions, and compatibilities.
Support specialized populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnant/nursing patients, HIV, and those with renal/hepatic impairment.
Maintain knowledge of IV therapies, TPN, cardiac/narcotic drips, IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, and more.
Operational Excellence
Document interventions and clinical actions accurately and promptly.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and patients.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, pharmacy laws, and client policies.
Technical & Professional Skills
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.
Training & Performance
Participate in ongoing training (clinical, PIS, and policy updates).
Meet productivity and quality standards.
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.
For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 54 - 91 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here [https://jobs.thecignagroup.com/us/en/benefits].
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com [seeyourself@thecignagroup.com] for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Requires a Bachelor's in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred), at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience, and an active Illinois pharmacist license. Candidates must be willing to obtain additional licenses for IN, KS, MO, and IA.
Market context
In Illinois, pharmacy technician openings are often driven by steady demand in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and health systems, with employers prioritizing candidates who already hold the required state license and CPhT certification. These roles can be competitive because the credentialing is specific and the work supports medication safety and workflow reliability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your Illinois licensure and PTCB status before applying.
