Pharmacist Graduate Summer Intern

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

3d•$21 - $30

About The Position

The Student Pharmacist Intern gains hands-on experience in specialty pharmacy under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The position provides exposure to the specialty pharmacy process, including prescription intake, medication access, fulfillment, patient support, quality assurance, and pharmacy operations. The intern also learns about functions and career opportunities within the Managed Care industry while contributing to business-supporting projects and developing professionally.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
Holds or is eligible to obtain required pharmacy intern registration or licensure for the applicable state.
Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working with operational data and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
Interest in specialty pharmacy, patient care, medication access, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed.
Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university or college in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; sponsorship is unavailable for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Support daily specialty pharmacy workflows and patient-related activities within the authorized scope of practice.
Gain exposure to medication access, prior authorizations, financial assistance, adherence, REMS, and complex therapies.
Identify and help resolve workflow barriers that may delay prescription fulfillment.
Research pharmacy-related topics and present findings to pharmacists and pharmacy leadership.
Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends and process-improvement opportunities.
Support quality, patient safety, workflow documentation, and operational improvement initiatives.
Complete an internship project and present findings and recommendations to pharmacy leadership.
Contribute to projects that support the business and apply academic knowledge while learning new skills.
Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management.
Research legal, regulatory, and other topics within the functional area and industry.
Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.