About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern role at CarelonRx, part of the Elevance Health family, focuses on clinical pharmacy operations and prior authorization workflows. This position involves direct interaction with healthcare providers and clinical systems to support member health outcomes and ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. This is a paid, part-time internship requiring 20 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Interpret and perform data entry for moderately complex prescriptions.
- Process prior authorization requests and troubleshoot adjudication issues.
- Assist in developing, configuring, and providing quality assurance feedback for prior authorization decision trees.
- Verify member, provider, and drug information for clinical pharmacists.
- Educate providers on pharmacy-based rules, medication resources, and assistance programs.
- Inform relevant parties of prior authorization determinations and help implement clinical programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Pharmacy program at an accredited college or university.
- A current, active, unrestricted Pharmacist Intern license in the applicable state.
- 1st and 2nd year PharmD students are preferred.
- Prior experience in pharmacy retail is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and presentation skills.
Location & details#
- This role operates under a hybrid work model. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of the office locations in Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Mason, OH; Cincinnati, OH; St. Louis, MO; or Winston-Salem, NC.
- Associates are expected to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, with specific requirements discussed during the hiring process.
About Elevance Health
Elevance Health operates as a public company within the hospital and health care industry. It provides health benefits and services to over 118 million people. The organization maintains a workforce of nearly 100,000 associates. Its headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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