About the role
As a dedicated pharmacy professional, you will ensure safe, cost‑effective medication therapy that supports optimal patient outcomes. You will also contribute to the development of current and future healthcare practitioners through education, while supporting drug‑related research and advancing high‑quality pharmaceutical care.
Responsibilities
Interpret and evaluate physician medication orders to accurately prepare, calculate, and dispense medications in accordance with the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory standards.
Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Support formulary stewardship by minimizing non‑formulary use, applying therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting evidence‑based drug therapy decisions.
Review and maintain patient medication records to monitor allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications while processing and verifying orders.
Organize and support daily pharmacy operations, assisting with oversight and guidance of pharmacy technicians, aides, interns, and other personnel.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, professional pharmacy standards, and hospital quality management policies.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and care teams to clarify medication orders and support optimal care decisions.
Provide drug information, education, and support to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
Utilize available technology, including pharmacy information systems and clinical databases, to support accurate and efficient pharmaceutical care.
Process and verify prescription orders in compliance with state and federal requirements.
Participate in rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, on‑call responsibilities, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Pennsylvania pharmacist license.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ months of hospital pharmacy experience.
Experience or familiarity with home infusion and IV admixture preparation.
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.
About The Cigna Group
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.
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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.
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