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Internships at Optum. Are you ready to launch your career with a transformative internship experience? Join Optum, a member of the UnitedHealth Group, a leader in health services and innovation. Our team is dedicated to reshaping health care for everyone. With a diverse group of over 94,000 professionals worldwide, we utilize cutting-edge technology and data to enhance the quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship program offers a unique perspective on a dynamic healthcare landscape. Work alongside industry experts on impactful projects that matter. Step into a world of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The 2025 summer internship program is a full-time commitment for 10 weeks, running from June 3rd to August 8th. Housing is available for qualified candidates not local to the market. As a Pharmacist Intern with Genoa Healthcare , part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group, you will contribute to vital services for behavioral health and addiction communities. Our mission goes beyond dispensing medication; we strive to improve lives. Collaborating with community providers, we ensure patients with complex health needs receive the correct medications and can adhere to their treatment plans. Our innovative services include in-clinic pharmacies and personalized medication management, paving the way for enhanced care. Join us in Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities: Dispense medications as prescribed by healthcare providers. Educate patients about their medications and appropriate usage. Handle administrative tasks, including patient record filing and insurance processing. Maintain compliance with relevant state pharmacy regulations. Administer immunizations where permitted by the state board of pharmacy. Perform additional pharmacy-related duties as required. Exhibit exceptional communication and customer service skills, focusing on the needs of both internal and external customers. Ensure a safe workspace and report any safety concerns to leadership. Adhere to all policies set by the Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies. Handle patient health information in accordance with HIPAA standards. Experience a rewarding internship where your performance will be recognized and your development fostered. Gain the skills necessary for success in your current role and future opportunities. Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy program, with the first professional year (P1) completed prior to the internship start date. Active licensure as a pharmacist intern in Louisiana. Authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Completion of at least one Therapeutics Course. Familiarity with medical and pharmaceutical terminology. Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to empower individuals to lead healthier lives and improve overall healthcare efficiency. We believe everyone deserves access to quality health, irrespective of race, gender, or background. We remain committed to reducing health disparities and enhancing health outcomes—an essential aspect of our mission. Diversity fosters a healthier environment: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group maintains a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. Optum

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