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Pharmacy Intern - Express Scripts - Remote (Coverage Review)

CompanyThe Cigna Group
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will review medication coverage based on specific plan guidelines. They will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of pharmacists, nurses, and medical directors to provide a customer-centric experience.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
50146
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 190 million customer relationships around the world.
About the Role
The job profile for this position is Co-Op/Intern (US Only), which is a Band 1 Professional Career Track Role.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

As an Intern within Coverage Review Operations, you’ll be responsible for reviewing if coverage can be granted for a medication based on guidelines established by each particular plan. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with Pharmacists, Nurses, and Medical Directors in your department and across the business—and learn from some of our brightest and most innovative colleagues and leaders.

Expectations of Intern

  • Utilizes multiple systems and other clinical resources to research information
  • Applies patient assessment skills to provide pharmacists and medical directors key information to aid in their reviews
  • Works and maneuvers within a queue system that prioritizes clinical reviews
  • Works and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to provide a customer centric experience

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in a PharmD program with a 3.0 GPA
  • Active intern license in good standing
  • Currently enrolled in ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
  • Ideal candidate has an interest in Managed Care, Pharmacy Benefit Processes
  • Retail pharmacy experience preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners
  • Ability to focus on results, even under tough circumstances and/or a changing environment
  • Relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
  • Self-starter who is eager to learn and acquire new skills

Schedule

  • Available to work 20 hours per week
  • Opportunities to work up to 40 hours during breaks per business need
  • This role is work at home (WAH) from a U.S. location


If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration.  Policy can be reviewed at this link.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Key Skills
Clinical ReviewPatient AssessmentManaged CarePharmacy Benefit ProcessesMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationAdaptability
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchAdministrative