Pharmacy Intern: Hybrid, Cost-Saving & Formulary Innovation

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Des Moines. You will work hybrid, learning pharmacy benefits design, formulary management, and cost optimization while collaborating with clinicians and clients.

Ideal candidates are P1/P2 PharmD students who are registered pharmacist interns with strong communication and organizational skills. You’ll engage in projects on FDA decisions, formulary changes, cost analyses, and clinical reviews, gaining practical, hands-on

Qualifications

• Current P1 or P2 PharmD student
• Registered Pharmacist Intern
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate recommendations to all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, and maintain awareness of implications to pharmacy
• Strong organization and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can work well independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships of collaboration and trust
• Effective facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Exposure to managed care pharmacy and opportunity to learn and contribute to the innovative solutions required to responsibly manage pharmacy decisions
• Research, prepare and present on clinical topics or new drug reviews to Wellmark clinicians or in support of the Wellmark Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Track FDA decisions and support implementation of changes to formulary
• Evaluate prior authorization and utilization management data to identify quality improvement and cost-saving opportunities, supporting indication-based and value-based formulary initiatives
• Support clinical team’s review of appeals or responding to inquiries
• Gain understanding of economic impacts of new drugs and analysis required to manage cost of care

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Regulatory knowledge

Organization & prioritization

Independence & teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation & presentation

MS Office

Education

PharmD student

Pharmacist Intern registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Des Moines. You will work hybrid, learning pharmacy benefits design, formulary management, and cost optimization while collaborating with clinicians and clients.

Ideal candidates are P1/P2 PharmD students who are registered pharmacist interns with strong communication and organizational skills. You’ll engage in projects on FDA decisions, formulary changes, cost analyses, and clinical reviews, gaining practical, hands-on