Pharmacist Graduate Summer Intern

Centene Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Student Pharmacist Intern at Centene Corporation will gain hands-on experience in specialty pharmacy under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. You will be involved in prescription intake, medication access, fulfillment, patient support, quality assurance, and pharmacy operations.

Through this internship, you will work with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, participate in an internship project, and present findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and in good academic standing in a PharmD program.
• Holds or can obtain required intern registration/licensure for the state.
• Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Interest in specialty pharmacy, patient care, and medication access.

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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

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.

Compensation

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

Work Authorization

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.

About Centene

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.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Checks

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