POSITION DESCRIPTION

INTERNSHIPS AT UNITEDHEALTH GROUP. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You'll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do. It's the perfect storm. And even better? Join us and you may end up staying for a career in which you can do YOUR LIFE'S BEST WORK.(SM) The PHARMACY INTERN FOR UNITEDHEALTHCARE will work side by side with clinical pharmacists to develop programs impacting medications covered through the health insurance plans to impact the Triple Aim - better outcomes, better experience at a lower cost.

HOUSING AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION THIS INTERN POSITION (FULL TIME 40 HOURS/WEEK) WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER OF 2019 H1-B AND GREEN CARD SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prescription Drug List Management
  • Assist in evaluating medications from clinical standpoint
  • Work in conjunction with communications/marketing on materials necessary to support programs. This would include consumer, customer and physician programs
  • Engage with physicians / providers to encourage use of lower-cost options
• Clinical/Utilization Management programs
  • Assist in evaluating medications and/or therapeutic classes being considered for clinical/utilization management programs to determine program components and clinical criteria as needed
  • Assist and/or provide support for clinical projects
• Clinical initiatives
  • Assist in development of other clinical initiatives such as development of educational programs, adherence, opioid management

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Actively enrolled, through the duration of the internship, in a Doctor of Pharmacy program at an Accredited Pharmacy School. This internship is not intended for graduating students
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• 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:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Active Missouri Board of Pharmacy Intern License
  • If you do not currently have an active Missouri Board of Pharmacy Intern License you must obtain one prior to your scheduled start date

CAREERS WITH UNITEDHEALTHCARE. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 6 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do YOUR LIFE'S BEST WORK.(SM) Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

• REQUISITION NUMBER 861763

A Fortune 6 company, we're focused on helping people live healthier lives while making the health system work better for everyone. Here, we seek to empower people with the information, guidance and tools to make personal health choices. We work harder and we aim higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And, at the end of the day, we’re doing a lot of good for more than 142 million people worldwide.