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Pharmacist Intern – Behavioral Health

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Optum

Feb 8

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 02
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Kansas City

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program, with first year completed before start of internship
  • Active Licensure as a pharmacist intern in state of employment before start of internship
  • 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 adequate mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Proven solid oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Distribute drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
  • Provide information to customers about medications and their use
  • Perform clerical duties such as filing patient records and processing insurance claims
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws of the applicable State Board of Pharmacy
  • Administration of immunizations as allowed by state boards of pharmacy
  • Any other usual and customary pharmacy duties.
  • 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 their 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

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Optum is a health services and technology company that provides a wide range of solutions to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. They offer services in healthcare management, data analytics, pharmacy benefit management, and technology solutions to healthcare providers, payers, employers, and government agencies. Optum's ultimate mission is to improve the health system's efficiency and effectiveness, creating a healthier world for everyone. Their purpose lies in collaborating with healthcare partners to address complex challenges, such as improving care coordination, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing patient experiences. By leveraging data-driven insights and innovative technology, Optum aims to empower healthcare professionals and organisations to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and drive positive healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities worldwide.

Culture & Values

  • Integrity

    Honour commitments. Never compromise ethics.

  • Compassion

    Walk in the shoes of people we serve and those with whom we work.

  • Relationships

    Build trust through collaboration.

  • Innovation

    Invent the future, learn from the past.

  • Performance

    Demonstrate excellence in everything we do.