Molina Healthcare

Runs health plans for government programs

Pharmacy Operations Intern

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 3

Internship · Summer 2027Remote in USA$8.33 - $18.05 /hrRemote

About the Job

Requirements

Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The candidate must be able to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program.
The candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
The candidate should have an interest in health care, pharmacy operations, business, data analysis, compliance, or project management.
Relevant coursework, volunteer experience, student-organization involvement, or internship experience is helpful but not required.
The candidate should be proficient with standard office software and have analytical skills.
The candidate must possess clear and professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
The candidate should be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and be able to develop relationships.
The candidate should have good time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
The candidate should have computer experience including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and experience with internet research.
The candidate should have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
The candidate should be able to handle confidential information, maintain confidentiality, and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) and delegated pharmacy services for contractual and regulatory compliance.
Gather, organize, and review data for reporting, operational monitoring, audits, and oversight.
Support review of claims, network, protocols, and operational outliers, and follow up on related actions.
Research pharmacy-related state and federal developments and summarize potential impacts.
Collaborate on projects and help prepare requirements, presentations, and defect documentation.
Review eligibility, claims, and benefit information in PBM systems while protecting confidential information.
Help improve processes, reports, dashboards, job aids, and team documentation.

JOB SUMMARY (Purpose of the Job & high-level summary):

The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a stepping stone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission and Values.

Pharmacy Job Summary

This internship provides hands-on experience in health plan pharmacy operations, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) oversight, account management, data analysis, compliance, reporting, and cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate is curious, organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build analytical and communication skills.

What You Will Learn and Contribute

•Assist with monitoring PBM and delegated pharmacy services for contractual and regulatory compliance.

•Gather, organize, and review data for reporting, operational monitoring, audits, and oversight.

•Support review of claims, network, protocols, operational outliers, and follow-up actions.

•Research pharmacy-related state and federal developments and summarize potential impacts.

•Collaborate on projects; help prepare requirements, presentations, and defect documentation.

•Review eligibility, claims, and benefit information in PBM systems while protecting confidential information.

•Help improve processes, reports, dashboards, job aids, and team documentation.

Preferred Experience

•Interest in health care, pharmacy operations, business, data analysis, compliance, or project management.

•Relevant coursework, volunteer, student-organization, or internship experience is helpful but not required.

•Proficiency with standard office software and strong analytical, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.

•Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

•Strong work ethic, self-motivated and ability to develop relationships.

•Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required

•Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.

•Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills

•Ability to handle confidential information

•Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

•Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

•Able to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program

•Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Salary Range: $8.33 - $18.05 ~HOURLY *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

About the Company

Molina Healthcare

Runs health plans for government programs

Molina Healthcare runs health insurance plans for people covered by Medicaid, Medicare and state insurance marketplaces, with a focus on people who need affordable access to care. Its local health plans coordinate medical services and support members with complex health needs, including people eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Members receive care through networks of doctors, hospitals and other providers, while the plans manage benefits, process claims and arrange care support. The company earns premiums from government programs and members, and pays the cost of covered healthcare services. Molina was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Long Beach, CA
Founded: 1980

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