Pharmacy Intern Ambulatory Care

The Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Intern position allows for the growth, development, and education of students enrolled in a college of pharmacy. The intern will provide direct patient care activities, while enhancing their clinical knowledge and developing good patient care skills. Additionally, the intern will assist and support the organization’s pharmacists in the management of pharmacy health outcome goals. Those goals will be focused on but are not limited to providing support for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Federal Employee (FEP) programs in medication therapy management services, targeted member outreach activities, and closing gaps in care.

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Why Join Us?

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.

• Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community

• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
   

Compensation

$23.00 - 27.30 hourly

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you’ll do

 Under supervision of a pharmacist:

• Complete telephonic outreach of medication therapy management (MTM) program, adherence, and other measures as needed.

• Provide counseling on new and current prescriptions and identify and resolve medication related problems.

• Perform provider outreach and follow-up to resolve medication related problems (i.e. therapeutic duplication of medications) or recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.

• Ensure that all recommendations are consistent with the latest guidelines or otherwise supported by clinical compendia.

• Provide education, resources, and training on the appropriate use of medications and monitoring devices.

• Provide education on the importance of medication adherence and understanding of treatment goals.

• Close gaps in care related to medication adherence, diabetes management, hypertension management, and post-discharge medication reconciliation.

• Monitor medication utilization patterns using internal systems to improve member outcomes, identify cost-saving for members and the plan, and recommend therapy optimizations

• Provide support to pharmacy staff on projects, quality improvement efforts, or education sessions as necessary.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in-patient counseling or MTM services.

• Must have completed at least 1 semester of Therapeutics curriculum.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interact positively with patients and staff.

• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Education and Experience: 

• Registered Pharmacy Intern with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy.

• At least 1 year experience working in a pharmacy setting that involves direct patient interactions (retail, hospital, long-term care, etc.).

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university (School of Pharmacy) as a full-time student.

• Must be in good standing with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy and School of Pharmacy and must remain in good standing during the duration of employment.

Physical Requirements

Requires the use of a PC up to 80-90% of the day, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace.