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.
