About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in health plan pharmacy operations. You will work on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) oversight, account management, data analysis, and compliance. The role involves cross-functional projects that offer insight into the healthcare business profession.
What you'll do#
- Monitor PBM and delegated pharmacy services for contractual and regulatory compliance.
- Gather and organize data for reporting, operational monitoring, and audits.
- Review claims, network protocols, and operational outliers.
- Research pharmacy-related state and federal developments and summarize their impacts.
- Collaborate on project requirements, presentations, and defect documentation.
- Review eligibility and benefit information in PBM systems.
- Improve processes, dashboards, job aids, and team documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program as a freshman or sophomore.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 10-week program.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with internet research.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information and comply with HIPAA.
- A self-motivated work ethic and the ability to build professional relationships.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position based in Long Beach, California.
- The internship is a full-time, 10-week program scheduled for Summer 2027.
- This is a paid internship.
About Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare operates as a public company focused on government-sponsored health care programs. Founded in 1980 and based in Long Beach, California, the organization manages health plans for families and individuals. It maintains contracts with state governments across 19 states to provide managed care services. The company also offers Medicare products and manages care for individuals eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
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