Pharmacist Graduate Summer Intern

Business Area: Students & Grads

Job Type: Full time

Position Purpose: The Student Pharmacist Intern will gain hands-on experience in specialty pharmacy while working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. This role provides exposure to the full specialty pharmacy process, including prescription intake, medication access, fulfillment, patient support, quality assurance, and pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily specialty pharmacy workflows and patient-related activities within 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-related topics and present findings to pharmacists and pharmacy leadership.

• Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends and process-improvement opportunities.

• Support quality, patient safety, workflow documentation, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Complete an internship project and present findings and recommendations to pharmacy leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

• Holds or is eligible to obtain required pharmacy intern registration/licensure for the applicable state.

• Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working with operational data and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.

• Interest in specialty pharmacy, patient care, medication access, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Gain

Real-world specialty pharmacy experience beyond the classroom, exposure to cross-functional pharmacy operations, and the opportunity to build skills that can support future career opportunities within specialty pharmacy.

Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.

• Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities

• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects

• Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management

• Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry

• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

The pay range is: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed. 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.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act