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Part-Time After Hours Staff Pharmacist - Remote, IL

The Cigna Group·Illinois

$54 - $91/hr·Other·Part Time·Remote Solely
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Remote friendly
·2-5 yrs
·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

Perform remote order entry and verification while providing clinical guidance and therapeutic support to healthcare providers. Ensure safe patient care by assessing medication appropriateness and maintaining compliance with pharmacy laws and HIPAA.

The job profile for this position is Staff Pharmacist, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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Part‑Time Remote Staff Pharmacist Location: Remote, anywhere within the US Schedule: Part‑time — may include evenings, overnights, and/or weekend shifts.

Regular set schedule includes every other Sunday from 1PM-10PM CST.

Licensure Requirements: Active IL pharmacist license required; must be willing to obtain other state licenses (IN, KS, MO, IA).

About the Role

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. What You’ll Do 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.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred At least 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience required Active and in good standing IL state pharmacist license required Must be willing to obtain other state licenses (IN, KS, MO, IA) Strong clinical knowledge and comfort working across multiple systems Ability to work part‑time hours that may include evenings, overnights, and/or weekends

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.

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. Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred) and at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience. Must hold an active Illinois pharmacist license and be willing to obtain licenses in IN, KS, MO, and IA.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Order Verification
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • IV Therapy
  • Patient Counseling
  • Drug Information
  • Chemotherapy
  • TPN
  • Clinical Dosing
  • Therapeutic Guidance
  • Pharmacy Information Systems
  • VPN Usage

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Annual Bonus Plan
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Well-being and Behavioral Health Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Other, Part Time
Work arrangement
Remote Solely
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$54 - $91/hr
Location
Illinois
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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The Cigna Group

The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services...

Salary listed on 16 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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