Pharmacy Internship

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of an Elevance Health PulsePoint office.

The Pharmacy Intern will join our Prior Authorizations team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the intricate processes of medication management and patient care coordination. As a Pharmacy Intern in Prior Authorizations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive timely access to medications while navigating the complexities of health insurance requirements.

This internship will be 20-40 hours ongoing for the duration of pharmacy school.

How you will make an impact:

• Assist in reviewing and processing prior authorization requests for medications.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to secure approvals for prescribed medications.

• Verify patient information and insurance coverage to support authorization submissions.

• Help maintain accurate records and documentation of prior authorization requests and outcomes.

• Support the prior authorization team in identifying process improvements to enhance service delivery.

• Stay updated on changes in pharmacy laws and insurance guidelines affecting prior authorizations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program; completion of at least 1 year preferred.

• Ability to work 20 hours/week minimum, including some weekends and holidays

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Familiarity with pharmacy practice, medication therapy, and insurance processes is a plus.

• Retail pharmacy experience preferred

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.