Summer Internship, Pharmacy

AffirmedRx is on a mission to improve health care outcomes by bringing clarity, integrity, and trust to pharmacy benefit management. We are committed to making pharmacy benefits easy to understand, straightforward to access and always in the best interest of employers and the lives they impact. We accomplish this by bringing total clarity to business practices, leading with clinical approaches, and utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Join us in improving health care outcomes for all!  We promise to do what’s right, always.

Position Summary:

This position will support the team in delivering innovative, cost-effective, and clinically appropriate medication management solutions for health systems clients. This role will provide hands-on experience in assisting health system clients in understanding benefit design, including formulary management, utilization review, and lowest net cost strategies within a dynamic healthcare environment.

What you will do:

Pharmacy Analytics and Cost Management:

• Analyze drug utilization and cost trends to identify opportunities for savings and improved patient outcomes
• Research new drug approvals, pipeline products, and clinical guidelines to inform PBM strategies
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and health system clients

 Formulary and Clinical Program Support:

• Assist with formulary development and maintenance, including drug evaluations and therapeutic class reviews
• Support the implementation of clinical programs such as prior authorization, step therapy, and medication adherence initiatives
• Participate in specialty pharmacy and integrated delivery network projects to optimize medication access and reduce costs

 Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaborate with AffirmedRx stewards and health system partners to deliver prescription drug coverage at the lowest net cost
• Support cross-functional initiatives focused on improving clinical outcomes and cost efficiency

What you need:

• Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited PharmD program
• Strong interest in managed care pharmacy, PBM operations, and health system integration
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

 What you get:

• Exposure to real-world PBM strategies impacting health systems and patient care
• Hands-on experience with clinical decision-making and cost-containment programs
• Networking with pharmacy leaders, health system executives, and managed care professionals
• Experience across multiple high functioning PBM teams, including Sales, Operations, and Clinical teams.
• To impact industry change in the pharmacy benefits management space, while delivering the highest quality patient outcomes
• To work in a culture where people thrive because when OUR team thrives, OUR business thrives

Other Position Details:

• $17 - $18 per hour, depending on experience
• 25-40 hours per week (flexible, Monday through Friday, based on scheduling)
• 2 full months – June 1^st, 2026 through August 7^th, 2026
• End of internship presentation to company leadership (last week)
• First round interviews will begin mid-January

Note: 

AffirmedRx is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Remote employees are expected to maintain a professional work environment free of distractions to ensure optimal performance and collaboration.