About the role#
As a Pharmacist Graduate Summer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in specialty pharmacy operations. You will work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists to support daily pharmacy workflows and patient-related activities. This role provides exposure to the full specialty pharmacy process, including prescription intake, medication access, and quality assurance.
What you'll do#
- Support daily specialty pharmacy workflows and patient-related activities within your authorized scope of practice.
- Gain exposure to medication access, prior authorizations, financial assistance, adherence, REMS, and complex therapies.
- Identify and help resolve workflow barriers that may delay prescription fulfillment.
- Research pharmacy topics and present findings to pharmacists and leadership.
- Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends and process-improvement opportunities.
- Support quality, patient safety, and documentation initiatives.
- Complete an internship project and present your recommendations to pharmacy leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
- Hold or be eligible to obtain required pharmacy intern registration or licensure for the applicable state.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed.
- Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working with operational data and tools like Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
- Interest in specialty pharmacy, patient care, and continuous improvement.
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university or college in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is remote, based in Missouri.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation is a healthcare enterprise based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1984, the company provides government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs. It serves individuals through Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The organization operates with over 36,000 employees.
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