Pharmacy Intern

Associated Wholesale Grocers • Kansas City, KS

22d

About The Position

Associated Wholesale Grocers is seeking a pharmacy student for its 2027 Summer Internship on the VMC Pharmacy team. The Pharmacy Intern will gain direct experience across pharmacy operations, including compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations; financial components of a profit and loss statement; pharmacy industry topics such as DIR fees, PBM networks, and competition; and marketing and social media for the VMC Pharmacy Program and Buying Group.

The internship runs from May 25, 2027, through July 30, 2027. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, 10-week program, with the possibility of overtime as needed. The work environment is business casual. Interns receive $21 per hour and conclude the program by presenting their insights to the Executive Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Pharmacy major.
• Solid communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to ask questions and ability to follow up.
• Initiative, enthusiasm to learn, and ability to follow direction.
• Interest in pharmacy, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy law.
• Ability to commit to a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, 10-week internship, with the possibility of overtime as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance throughout the program.

Nice To Haves

• Junior- or senior-level pharmacy students are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with compliance of federal and state pharmacy regulations.
• Learn about financial components of a profit and loss statement.
• Learn about pharmacy industry disruptors, including DIR fees, PBM networks, and competition.
• Gain experience with marketing and social media for the VMC Pharmacy Program and Buying Group.
• Present internship insights to the Executive Leadership Team.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $21 per hour.
• Real-world, hands-on experience in a corporate environment.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and AWG employees and build professional relationships.
• Opportunity to present work to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Potential opportunity to secure a full-time position with AWG after the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed