Behavioral Health Pharmacist Intern — Hands-on Patient Care

Istss; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is offering a Pharmacist Intern position within Genoa Healthcare. You will work with a coordinated care team to ensure patients receive the right medications and follow treatment plans.

The role emphasizes pharmacy services for behavioral health and addiction treatment communities, with responsibilities including dispensing, patient counseling, and HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
• Active licensure as a pharmacist intern or equivalent as required by the state Board of Pharmacy.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Distribute drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
• Provide information to customers about medications and their use.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing patient records and processing insurance claims.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws of the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.
• Administration of immunizations as allowed by state boards of pharmacy.

Skills

Pharmacist intern (PharmD student)

US work authorization

Education

PharmD program enrollment

Job description

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is offering a Pharmacist Intern position within Genoa Healthcare. You will work with a coordinated care team to ensure patients receive the right medications and follow treatment plans.

The role emphasizes pharmacy services for behavioral health and addiction treatment communities, with responsibilities including dispensing, patient counseling, and HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI.