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Optum · 2 months ago

Pharmacist Intern Behavioral Health

Kansas City, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$14/hr - $21/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Optum is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to improving the health system. The Pharmacist Intern will work at a Genoa Healthcare pharmacy, focusing on serving behavioral health and addiction treatment communities by managing medications and collaborating with healthcare teams.

EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

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

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy programActive pharmacist intern licenseClinical rotation experienceBehavioral health experienceMedical terminology knowledge

Required

Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program, with at least the first professional year (P1) completed before the start of the internship

Must have an active pharmacist intern license (or equivalent depending on state regulations) or be able to obtain an active licensure prior to the start of the intern program

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

Previous clinical rotation, pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician experience

3.5 or higher cumulative GPA

Previous experience working with behavioral health patient populations

Strong understanding of medical and pharmacy terminology

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Company

Optum

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Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.

Founded in 2011