Pharmacist Intern Managed Care

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This Managed Care Pharmacist Intern program is open to remote candidates nationwide, and the work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week for 10 weeks from June 2, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

Your Role as a Pharmacist Intern Managed Care

For your internship, you'll be placed within one of our pharmacy business lines to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with the practice of pharmacy. Duties are designed to develop your knowledge base and competency level while performing pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Accountabilities

• Develop executive summaries on pipeline drugs, including high-level talking points, place in therapy, recommended management, and overall impact to our business.
• Perform competitive analysis of various drug coverage and utilization management.
• Analyze regulatory changes for Medicare, Medicaid, and/or Affordable Care Act/Exchange plans to determine impact on drug management.
• Interact with the National Pharmacy STARs team to assist in addressing gaps in care for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plan beneficiaries.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program, with first year completed before the start of the internship.
• Active Licensure as a pharmacist intern or equivalent in the state of employment.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
• Completion of at least one Therapeutics Course.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills.
• Proven adequate mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Key Skills/Competency

• Managed Care Principles
• Pharmacy Practice
• Regulatory Compliance
• HIPAA Standards
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Drug Pipeline Research
• Competitive Analysis
• Medicare/Medicaid Regulations
• Communication Skills