Intern (US)

Elevance Health (Anthem); Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern (US) to support the CarelonRx team in Virginia. The role focuses on interpretation and data entry of prescriptions, prior authorization processing, and issue resolution, with remote/virtual work and required in-person training.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a PharmD program, holds an active intern license, and has strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Hybrid work model offered with in-person onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy program and hold an active Pharmacist Intern license.
• Prior internship or retail pharmacy experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and configuring prior authorization decision trees in the workflow tool.
• Participate in quality assurance feedback for prior authorization decision trees.
• Assist in implementing clinical programs within the prior authorization space.
• Verify member, provider, and drug information for prior authorization processing.
• Educate providers on pharmacy-based rules related to prescriptions and assistance programs.
• Process prior authorization requests from physicians' offices and ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Active Pharmacist Intern license

Currently enrolled in Pharmacy program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title:

Intern (US)

Job Description:

Pharmacy Intern

Location:

This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. The ideal candidate will reside within a commutable distance from our PulsePoint locations.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team

CarelonRx is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. CarelonRx pairs a strong, clinical-first lens with deep pharmacy expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes, control costs, and enhance each member's health.

The Pharmacy Intern will be responsible for the interpretation and data entry of moderately complex prescriptions, prior authorization processing, and troubleshooting adjudication issues.

How you will make an impact:

• Assists in developing and configuring prior authorization decision trees in the workflow tool
• Participates in quality assurance feedback from pharmacists of prior authorization decision trees within the workflow tool
• Assists in implementing clinical programs within the prior authorization space
• Verifies member, provider, and drug information and inputs data for the prior authorization pharmacists.
• Educates providers on pharmacy-based rules related to prescriptions and medication resources or assistance programs.
• Processes prior authorization requests from physicians' offices and ensures compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements; inform relevant parties of all prior authorization determinations.

Minimum requirements:

• Ability to work 20 per week for the duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in a Pharmacy program at an accredited college or university.
• A current, active, unrestricted Pharmacist Intern license in applicable state(s) required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• 1st and 2nd year PharmD students are preferred.
• Prior experience working in pharmacy retail strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent Problem-solving, Analytical, and Organizational skills
• Excellent Public Speaking and Presentation skills

Locations:

Virginia

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $16.34 to $31.94

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Job Family:

ADM > Intern

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

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