Pharmacy Intern, 5th Year - Health Plan- Pharmacy Services- Hybrid (Must be at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

19.79

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Reviews, Drug Information, Literature Search, Clinical Presentations, Prior Authorization, Communication Skills, Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Health Plan is hiring a Pharmacy Intern to support the Clinical Pharmacy team within the Pharmacy Services department. This is a casual position with a full-time schedule (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) during the summer months and a part-time schedule (minimum 4 hours/week) during the non-summer months. This is a remote position, but may be required to come in office on occasion, which is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Must be in PA to be considered. . The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for assisting in daily activities that are completed in the Pharmacy department. Some of the responsibilities include helping with clinical and quality initiatives, drug reviews for P&T committee, as well as other ad hoc drug information projects. The Pharmacy Intern also has the opportunity to attend and present in various internal department meetings and attend clinical presentations. The clinical projects and daily activities will be performed in compliance with state and federal regulations, NCQA standards, the mission, policies and procedures of the UPMC Health Plan. This position will be a set rate of $19.79/hr. Apply today for consideration! Responsibilities: Create drug monographs for new medications approved by the FDA and collaborate on development of prior authorization criteria for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee. Assist with quality related initiatives involving provider outreach and education on various medication related measures. Directly answer drug information requests by preparing responses utilizing an appropriate literature search. Perform reviews of medical journals and guideline updates, as requested. Generate assigned clinical presentations for business purposes and other ad hoc related assignments across the Health Plan Pharmacy Department. Participate in the daily activities, including clinical program outreach and prior authorization processes. Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy. Minimum course equivalency of first professional year of college of Pharmacy. Prior experience in pharmacy practice and career track in managed care pharmacy preferred. The candidate also must possess good communication and computer skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate Certification preferred. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The intern will assist with daily activities in the Pharmacy department, including supporting clinical and quality initiatives, drug reviews for the P&T committee, and ad hoc drug information projects. Responsibilities also involve creating drug monographs for new FDA-approved medications and assisting with quality initiatives involving provider outreach and education.