[Remote] Summer Internship, Pharmacy
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AffirmedRx is on a mission to improve health care outcomes by bringing clarity, integrity, and trust to pharmacy benefit management. This internship position will support the team in delivering innovative medication management solutions for health systems clients, providing hands-on experience in benefit design and clinical program support.
Responsibilities
- Analyze drug utilization and cost trends to identify opportunities for savings and improved patient outcomes
- Research new drug approvals, pipeline products, and clinical guidelines to inform PBM strategies
- Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and health system clients
- Assist with formulary development and maintenance, including drug evaluations and therapeutic class reviews
- Support the implementation of clinical programs such as prior authorization, step therapy, and medication adherence initiatives
- Participate in specialty pharmacy and integrated delivery network projects to optimize medication access and reduce costs
- Collaborate with AffirmedRx stewards and health system partners to deliver prescription drug coverage at the lowest net cost
- Support cross-functional initiatives focused on improving clinical outcomes and cost efficiency
Skills
- Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited PharmD program
- Strong interest in managed care pharmacy, PBM operations, and health system integration
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Benefits
- Exposure to real-world PBM strategies impacting health systems and patient care
- Hands-on experience with clinical decision-making and cost-containment programs
- Networking with pharmacy leaders, health system executives, and managed care professionals
- Experience across multiple high functioning PBM teams, including Sales, Operations, and Clinical teams.
- To impact industry change in the pharmacy benefits management space, while delivering the highest quality patient outcomes
- To work in a culture where people thrive because when OUR team thrives, OUR business thrives
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