Pharmacist Intern, Behavioral Health Pharmacy

MePA; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum's Genoa Healthcare division seeks a Pharmacist Intern to join a collaborative care team serving behavioral health populations. You will distribute medications, provide patient counseling, and support immunization administration under state guidelines.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited PharmD program and hold active pharmacist intern licensure; U.S. work authorization is required. The role offers hourly pay from $16.00 to $25.00 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 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.
• Any other usual and customary pharmacy duties.
• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to having a safe and secure workspace and communicate with their leadership when that safety (equipment, system, information) is compromised.
• Comply with policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Pharmacy terminology

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Enrolled in PharmD program

Job description

Optum's Genoa Healthcare division seeks a Pharmacist Intern to join a collaborative care team serving behavioral health populations. You will distribute medications, provide patient counseling, and support immunization administration under state guidelines.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited PharmD program and hold active pharmacist intern licensure; U.S. work authorization is required. The role offers hourly pay from $16.00 to $25.00 with comprehensive benefits.