Pharmacist Graduate Summer Intern

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work arrangements (remote,hyb

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC in Missouri is seeking a Student Pharmacist Intern to gain hands-on experience in specialty pharmacy under licensed pharmacists. You will participate in prescription intake, fulfillment, patient support, and QA, with exposure to the full specialty workflow.

The role emphasizes data analysis, project work, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to present findings to pharmacy leadership.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited PharmD program in good standing.
• Eligible for pharmacy intern registration/licensure in the state.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support daily specialty pharmacy workflows and patient activities.
• Learn about medication access, prior authorizations, and financial assistance.
• Identify workflow barriers delaying fulfillment.
• Research topics and present findings to pharmacists.
• Collect and analyze data to spot trends and improvements.
• Assist with quality, patient safety, and documentation.
• Complete internship project and present recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Education

PharmD program enrollment

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.

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.

Compensation

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

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.

Eligibility

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Should you need an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives.

We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.