Inpatient Telepharmacist

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Inpatient Telepharmacist - Evernorth - Remote - Evening & Overnight Shifts (TX License) - Part Time

Join Evernorth Health Services as an Inpatient Telepharmacist serving multiple hospitals across several states. The role uses technology to maximize the cognitive contributions of clinical pharmacists to quality patient care. The Telepharmacist actively engages with clinicians, reviews and approves medication orders, conducts clinical interventions as appropriate, and documents all actions in accordance with the policies and procedures of both PipelineRx and its hospital clients.

Job Summary

The Telepharmacist serves multiple hospitals, in multiple states, using technology to maximize the cognitive contributions of clinical pharmacists to quality patient care. The Telepharmacist actively engages with clinicians to enhance the performance of care teams and improve outcomes. The Telepharmacist reviews and approves medication orders, conducts clinical interventions as appropriate, and documents all actions in accordance with the policies and procedures of both PipelineRx and its hospital clients.

The Telepharmacist will be responsible for providing telepharmacy services for multiple clients and learning multiple pharmacy information systems (PIS’s).
The Telepharmacist will obtain multiple state licenses, prioritize, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned clients; maintain accurate records and document actions taken; maintain confidentiality of information, including HIPAA; and understand and interpret the laws, regulations, and policies governing the pharmacy operation.

Rotating schedule between the hours of 5 pm–2 am (Mon–Fri) and 9 am–2 am (Sat/Sun). Part‑time positions require working a minimum of 2 shifts per week.

Telepharmacy: Successfully perform telepharmacy services to assigned clients including remote order entry, order verification, drug verification, and counseling (when required).
Clinical Excellence: Practice pharmacy proactively and follow policies and procedures as contracted with the client. Provide drug information to clients by answering all drug‑related questions and giving clinical therapeutic recommendations. This includes indication, dosage relative to renal/liver function or medical condition, drug interactions, drug‑drug compatibilities, and drug infusion considerations.
Operational Excellence: Learn multiple hospital pharmacy information systems; obtain multiple state licensures in a timely manner; maintain accurate records and document actions taken by logging orders and interactions with physicians and nurses in the PLRX system during each shift and completing them in full by shift’s end; communicate effectively verbally and in writing with fellow medical professionals and patients; and understand, interpret, explain, and comply with laws, regulations, and policies governing pharmacy operations.
Technical Excellence: Work simultaneously with VPNs, various pharmacy information systems (PIS’s), automation systems, and basic computer programs to provide quality care to clients.
Training and Development: Coordinate with Regional Trainer to initiate and complete all new hire or new client training processes and objectives, including policies, procedures, software, and PIS updates.
Productivity: Strive to achieve and maintain company productivity metrics.

Degree in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD).
2+ years’ experience in a hospital inpatient setting (preferred).
Valid Texas Pharmacist license issued by the governing State Board of Pharmacy. Additional licensure will be requested in the future based on coverage needs.
High‑speed internet service through a cable or fiber provider (satellite is not supported).
A working knowledge of formulary policies, pharmacy and therapeutics policy and procedures.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Working knowledge of client/server applications.
Proficiency with office technology tools, including MS Office 2000 or later (esp. Outlook, Excel, and Word), 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 10 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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