Priority Health Medicare Quality Pharmacy Intern

This is a full time Summer 2026 internship that will run May through August.

Time off will be accommodated to complete the 3-week summer IPPE required by pharmacy school.

There is the opportunity to extend training and maintain employment on an as needed status through December.

 

Job Description

The Pharmacy Intern, under the direct supervision of a licensed Medicare Quality pharmacist, will engage with Medicare members to improve medication adherence to Medicare Star rated medications and support other quality measures. 

 

Under the direct supervision of the Medicare Quality pharmacist, the pharmacy intern will engage Priority Health Medicare members to improve medication adherence to cholesterol, diabetic, and antihypertensive drugs for Star rated medications. In addition, the pharmacy intern may complete a comprehensive medication review (CMR) and document clinical information in the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) platform that is compliant with CMS requirements. 

• Utilize motivational interviewing skills to identify and address barriers to medication adherence
• Educate members on disease state and medication
• Educate members on Medicare Part D benefits and drug coverage to increase understanding and improve member experience
• Coordinate with other health plan staff to improve health outcomes. This may include, but is not limited to, identifying and addressing Social Determinants of Health. 
• Engage with providers and pharmacies
• Identify and recommend operational improvements
• Participate in internal meetings and collaborate with internal partners on organizational goals
• Prepare and deliver presentation on pharmacy related topics 
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with members and providers
• Perform other duties assigned by the Manager of Medicare Quality or preceptor

 

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Michigan Pharmacist intern license
• Must be able to attend onsite meetings with leadership and/or a Health Fair on occasion

Preferred

• 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience
• 1 year of community pharmacy experience
• Entering third year of pharmacy school August 2026
• Experience with motivational interviewing techniques and open-ended questions

 

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Priority Health - 1231 E Beltline - Grand Rapids

Department Name

PH - Clinical Pharmacy - Government Products

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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