Pharmacy Intern - Hybrid: Prior Authorization & Training

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Elevance Health is hiring a Pharmacy Intern to support interpretation and data entry of prescriptions and prior authorizations. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and collaboration with pharmacists to improve medication access.

The intern will work in a hybrid setup with in-person training sessions, aiming to develop clinical and operational skills within the CarelonRx pharmacy space in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Pharmacy program at an accredited college or university.
• An active Pharmacist Intern license in applicable state(s) required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and data-enters moderately complex prescriptions and prior authorizations.
• Assists in developing and configuring prior authorization decision trees in the workflow tool.
• Participates in QA feedback from pharmacists on prior authorization decision trees.
• Assists in implementing clinical programs within the prior authorization space.
• Verifies member/provider/drug information and inputs data for PHARM workflows.
• Educates providers on pharmacy-based rules and medication resources or assistance programs.
• Processes prior authorization requests from physicians’ offices; informs relevant parties of determinations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Public speaking

Adaptability

Education

Active Pharmacist Intern license

Currently enrolled in Pharmacy program

Job description

Elevance Health is hiring a Pharmacy Intern to support interpretation and data entry of prescriptions and prior authorizations. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and collaboration with pharmacists to improve medication access.

The intern will work in a hybrid setup with in-person training sessions, aiming to develop clinical and operational skills within the CarelonRx pharmacy space in Virginia.