Pharmacy Intern

Elevance Health • St. Louis, MO

9d • $16 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern will interpret and enter moderately complex prescriptions, process prior authorizations, and troubleshoot adjudication issues. The role supports prior authorization workflow development and clinical program implementation, and helps verify information and educate providers about pharmacy rules and available medication resources. The position is primarily virtual, with required in-person training sessions. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of PulsePoint locations unless an accommodation is granted. The internship requires 20 hours of work per week for its duration.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Pharmacy program at an accredited college or university.
• Hold a current, active, unrestricted Pharmacist Intern license in applicable state(s).
• Ability to work 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• First- and second-year PharmD students are preferred.
• Prior experience working in pharmacy retail is strongly preferred.
• 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 within 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 on 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 determinations.
• Interpret and enter moderately complex prescriptions, process prior authorizations, 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 and 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 matching contribution.
• 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