Pharmacy Intern

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid to learn

Networking with AWG pros

Hands-on experience

Executive presentation opportunities

Potential full-time opportunity

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers is offering a 2027 Summer Internship for a Pharmacy student on the VMC Pharmacy team. The internship emphasizes compliance with Federal and State pharmacy regulations, financial aspects of P&L, and education on DIR fees, PBM networks, and competition.

You will also contribute to marketing and social media efforts for the VMC Pharmacy Program and AWG Buying Group, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Solid communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Attention to detail, willingness to ask questions, and ability to follow up.
• Initiative, enthusiasm to learn and ability to follow direction.
• Interest in pharmacy, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance of Federal & State pharmacy regulations.
• Understand financial components of a profit & loss statement (P&L).
• Educate on DIR fees, PBM networks, and competition.
• Support marketing and social media presence of the VMC Pharmacy Program & Buying Group.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Initiative & learning

Follow directions

Pharmacy operations interest

Education

Pharmacy major

Junior or senior status

Good grades acceptable

Job description

Job Description

Hey there, future industry leader! We are searching for a pharmacy student to join our 2027 Summer Internship on our VMC Pharmacy team.

As the VMC Pharmacy Intern, you'll gain direct experience with all aspects of Pharmacy. With a focus on the following areas: compliance of Federal & State pharmacy regulations, financial components of a profit & loss statement (P&L), education of pharmacy disruptors such as DIR fees, PBM networks, and competition, along with marketing/social media presence of the VMC Pharmacy Program & Buying Group.

Our Shopping List for Success

• Pharmacy Major
• Junior or senior level students preferred. Recent grades are acceptable.
• Solid communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Attention to detail, willingness to ask questions, and ability to follow up.
• Initiative, enthusiasm to learn and ability to follow direction
• Interest in pharmacy, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy law.
• Ability to commit to a full-time, 40 hour per week, 10-week internship, with the possibility to work overtime as needed. Including regular and reliable attendance throughout the program.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Get Paid to Learn! Get real-world experience and discover what your future career could look like, all while getting paid.
• Grow Your Network: Connect with fellow interns, AWG pros from all over the company, and build relationships that could last a lifetime.
• Hands-On Experience: Dive deep into your chosen field and get your hands dirty in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Shine in the Spotlight: Wrap up your internship with a bang by presenting your hard‑earned insights to our Executive Leadership Team. It’s your time to shine!
• Launch Your Career: Impress us, and who knows? You might just land a full-time gig with AWG when it’s all said and done.

Key Dates & Details

• Get Ready to Shine: Interviews kick off in late Fall 2026.
• Your Summer Adventure: Join us from May 25th, 2027 - July 30th, 2027, for an unforgettable summer internship.
• Cha-Ching! Earn $21/hour while you learn, grow, and make connections that could shape your career.
• Dress for Success: Our work environment is business casual.

Who is AWG?

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and more than 3,400 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale divisions. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2023 were $12.4 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.