Part-Time Inpatient Staff Pharmacist (Overnights/Holidays) - NV/CO

Part-Time Staff Pharmacist CO/NV

The Part-Time Staff Pharmacist, based in a Cigna office in Denver, CO or Las Vegas, NV, provides telepharmacy services to multiple hospital clients across various states. This role enhances clinical team performance, supports quality patient care, and ensures safe and compliant medication practices. This part-time position includes evenings, overnights and holidays. You are expected to work at least 1-2 evenings a week and a few holidays a year.

Shifts available:

MondayFriday: 7:30 PM 6:00 AM PST

Saturday-Sunday: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM PST

Holidays:

9:00AM - 1:00PM PST

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST

7:30PM - 6AM PST

Responsibilities:

Telepharmacy

• Perform remote order entry, order verification, drug verification, and patient/staff counseling.
• Support multiple clients and operate within various pharmacy information systems (PIS).

Clinical Excellence

• Provide proactive clinical pharmacy services and adhere to all client-specific and Cigna policies.
• Deliver drug information and therapeutic recommendations, including dosing adjustments, interactions, compatibilities, and infusion guidance.
• Maintain working knowledge of IV fluids, TPN, narcotic/cardiac drips, IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, and more.
• Understand considerations for special populations (pediatric, geriatric, pregnant/nursing, renal/hepatic impairment, HIV).
• Counsel patients, nurses, and medical staff on safe medication use.
• Investigate and resolve medication variances within 48 hours.

Operational Excellence

• Learn and work in multiple hospital pharmacy systems.
• Obtain and maintain multiple state pharmacist licenses.
• Document orders, interventions, and recommendations in PLRX by end of shift.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Technical Excellence

• Perform basic troubleshooting during system or connectivity issues.
• Work effectively with VPNs, PIS platforms, automation systems, and common software (Microsoft Office, Snagit, etc.).

Training & Development

• Participate in ongoing training, including clinical updates, PIS enhancements, and policy changes.
• Maintain all required access credentials, licenses, and reciprocity.

Productivity

• Achieve and maintain company productivity metrics.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.
• Active and in good standing Colorado or Nevada pharmacist license.
• Must be willing to obtain additional state licenses (AL, LA, MS, MI, SC, NY).
• 1+ years of inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Knowledge of formulary management and P&T procedures.
• Familiarity with client/server applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office, 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 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.

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.

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.