Pharmacy Intern

Elevance Health • Richmond, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern supports CarelonRx’s clinical-first pharmacy services by interpreting and entering moderately complex prescriptions, processing prior authorizations, and troubleshooting adjudication issues. The position assists with prior authorization workflow tools and clinical programs, verifies information for pharmacists, and communicates pharmacy rules and determinations to providers and relevant parties.

The role is described as virtually full-time, with required in-person training sessions. Candidates should live within a commutable distance of PulsePoint locations. The posting also states a minimum availability of 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship. The salary range for Virginia candidates is $16.34 to $31.94 per hour. Compensation and benefits are subject to eligibility and other company terms.

Requirements

• Be able to work 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
• Be currently enrolled in a Pharmacy program at an accredited college or university.
• Hold a current, active, unrestricted Pharmacist Intern license in applicable state(s).
• Reside within a commutable distance of PulsePoint locations, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• First- or second-year PharmD student.
• Prior experience working in pharmacy retail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and configuring prior authorization decision trees in the workflow tool.
• Participate in pharmacist quality-assurance feedback on prior authorization decision trees in the workflow tool.
• Assist in implementing clinical programs within the prior authorization space.
• Verify member, provider, and drug information and enter data for prior authorization pharmacists.
• Educate providers about pharmacy-based prescription rules and medication resources or assistance programs.
• Process prior authorization requests from physicians’ offices, ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, and inform relevant parties of prior authorization determinations.
• Interpret and enter moderately complex prescriptions and troubleshoot adjudication issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution.
• Merit increases.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Incentive bonus programs, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial education resources.

What This Job Offers

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