About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at CarelonRx, you will support our clinical teams by managing complex prescription data and prior authorization processes. This role is designed for students currently enrolled in a pharmacy program who want to gain experience in clinical pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and provider communication.
What you'll do#
- Interpret and enter data for moderately complex prescriptions.
- Process prior authorization requests from physician offices and communicate determinations to relevant parties.
- Troubleshoot adjudication issues and verify member, provider, and drug information.
- Assist in developing, configuring, and testing prior authorization decision trees within our workflow tools.
- Participate in quality assurance feedback sessions regarding workflow tools.
- Educate providers on pharmacy-based prescription rules and available medication resources or assistance programs.
- Ensure all work remains in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Pharmacy program (1st and 2nd year PharmD students preferred).
- A current, active, and unrestricted Pharmacist Intern license in the applicable state.
- Ability to work 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Strong written, oral, and public speaking communication skills.
- Proficiency in problem-solving, analytical, and organizational tasks.
- Prior experience in retail pharmacy is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Location & details#
- This position is remote, though candidates must reside within a commutable distance of our locations in Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Mason or Cincinnati, OH; St. Louis, MO; or Winston-Salem, NC.
- This is a part-time internship.
About Elevance Health
Elevance Health operates as a public company within the hospital and health care industry. It provides health benefits and services to over 118 million people. The organization maintains a workforce of nearly 100,000 associates. Its headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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