This position is a temporary assignment. As a contractor, you’ll be employed by Magnit, not The Cigna Group or any subsidiaries of The Cigna Group.
Job Title: Staff Pharmacist
NOTE: Candidates MUST be available to start December 2025.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Utilization Management Pharmacist responsible for reviewing each plans policy to determine if coverage can be granted for a medication.
Provide clinical support and oversight for all utilization management (UM) activities.
Responsible for finalizing all denials of clinical prior authorization requests.
Supports the Coverage Review Department (CRD) as a clinical resource for drug therapy questions
Applies critical thinking to achieve proper clinical decisions when performing clinical reviews
Utilizes multiple systems and other clinical resources to achieve proper decisions in Utilization Management reviews
Works and maneuvers within a queue system that prioritizes clinical reviews
Makes clinical decisions quickly and at times decides and acts with limited information
Works and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide a customer centric experience
SKILLS:
5+ years of clinical pharmacy experience
2+ years lead/supervisor or retail pharmacy experience preferred
Proficient technical skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications required
Utilization Management Experience Preferred, but not required
Experience with Specialty Pharmacy/Pharmaceuticals preferred
EDUCATION & LICENSURES:
Licensed Registered Pharmacist required
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred
EDUCATION
High School Graduate/GED
Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation)
The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $55.00/hour-$60.00/ hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)
REF: 36634755
