Priority Health Medicare Quality Pharmacy Intern
About The Position
This is a full time Summer 2026 internship that will run May through August. Time off will be accommodated to complete the 3-week summer IPPE required by pharmacy school. There is the opportunity to extend training and maintain employment on an as needed status through December. Job Description The Pharmacy Intern, under the direct supervision of a licensed Medicare Quality pharmacist, will engage with Medicare members to improve medication adherence to Medicare Star rated medications and support other quality measures. Under the direct supervision of the Medicare Quality pharmacist, the pharmacy intern will engage Priority Health Medicare members to improve medication adherence to cholesterol, diabetic, and antihypertensive drugs for Star rated medications. In addition, the pharmacy intern may complete a comprehensive medication review (CMR) and document clinical information in the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) platform that is compliant with CMS requirements. Utilize motivational interviewing skills to identify and address barriers to medication adherence Educate members on disease state and medication Educate members on Medicare Part D benefits and drug coverage to increase understanding and improve member experience Coordinate with other health plan staff to improve health outcomes. This may include, but is not limited to, identifying and addressing Social Determinants of Health. Engage with providers and pharmacies Identify and recommend operational improvements Participate in internal meetings and collaborate with internal partners on organizational goals Prepare and deliver presentation on pharmacy related topics Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with members and providers Perform other duties assigned by the Manager of Medicare Quality or preceptor
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy
- Michigan Pharmacist intern license
- Must be able to attend onsite meetings with leadership and/or a Health Fair on occasion
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience
- 1 year of community pharmacy experience
- Entering third year of pharmacy school August 2026
- Experience with motivational interviewing techniques and open-ended questions
Responsibilities
- Engage with Medicare members to improve medication adherence to Medicare Star rated medications and support other quality measures
- Engage Priority Health Medicare members to improve medication adherence to cholesterol, diabetic, and antihypertensive drugs for Star rated medications
- Complete a comprehensive medication review (CMR) and document clinical information in the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) platform that is compliant with CMS requirements
- Utilize motivational interviewing skills to identify and address barriers to medication adherence
- Educate members on disease state and medication
- Educate members on Medicare Part D benefits and drug coverage to increase understanding and improve member experience
- Coordinate with other health plan staff to improve health outcomes. This may include, but is not limited to, identifying and addressing Social Determinants of Health.
- Engage with providers and pharmacies
- Identify and recommend operational improvements
- Participate in internal meetings and collaborate with internal partners on organizational goals
- Prepare and deliver presentation on pharmacy related topics
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with members and providers
- Perform other duties assigned by the Manager of Medicare Quality or preceptor
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
