Pharmacy Operations Internship (Remote) – Summer 2027 (Undergraduate)

Molina Healthcare, Inc.; Kentucky; Remote; USD 11,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare, Inc. offers an internship program designed to develop talent through experiential learning, formal training and interaction with health professionals and leaders.

This 10-week, full-time internship provides hands-on experience in health plan pharmacy operations, PBM oversight, data analysis, compliance and cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and eager to build analytical and communication skills while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Willingness to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring PBM and delegated pharmacy services for contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Gather, organize, and review data for reporting, operational monitoring, audits, and oversight.
• Support review of claims, network, protocols, and operational outliers.

Skills

Health care interest

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergrad student GPA 3.0+

Full-time 10-week internship

Authorized to work in the United States

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY (Purpose of the Job & high-level summary):

The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a stepping stone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission and Values.

Pharmacy Job Summary

This internship provides hands‑on experience in health plan pharmacy operations, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) oversight, account management, data analysis, compliance, reporting, and cross‑functional projects. The ideal candidate is curious, organized, detail‑oriented, and eager to build analytical and communication skills.

What You Will Learn and Contribute

• Assist with monitoring PBM and delegated pharmacy services for contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Gather, organize, and review data for reporting, operational monitoring, audits, and oversight.
• Support review of claims, network, protocols, operational outliers, and follow-up actions.
• Research pharmacy‑related state and federal developments and summarize potential impacts.
• Collaborate on projects; help prepare requirements, presentations, and defect documentation.
• Review eligibility, claims, and benefit information in PBM systems while protecting confidential information.
• Help improve processes, reports, dashboards, job aids, and team documentation.

Preferred Experience

• Interest in health care, pharmacy operations, business, data analysis, compliance, or project management.
• Relevant coursework, volunteer, student‑organization, or internship experience is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency with standard office software and strong analytical, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self‑motivated and ability to develop relationships.
• Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Able to commit to the full‑time, 10‑week internship program
• Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $8.33 - $18.05 / HOURLY
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.