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A summer internship with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) can open doors for your future.
Our 10-week paid summer internship program gives college students hands-on experience and mentorship in a variety of fields. Let us help you start a great career.
Applications are currently closed for 2025 internships.
We’ll begin accepting applications for our 2026 summer internship program in January.
Our post-graduate year one (PYG1) managed care pharmacy residency program develops managed care pharmacist clinicians with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible for board certification and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
You'll achieve professional excellence while gaining knowledge in many of the areas where today's managed care pharmacists practice. And you'll work as a licensed practitioner under the supervision of experienced preceptors who will help you identify your learning needs and connect you with the right opportunities to meet them.
A residency at Blue Cross NC provides systematic training to help residents achieve the highest professional competence in patient care delivery and managed care pharmacy practice.
6-week rotation that provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical review process for the commercial market, with exposure to both pharmacy and medical prior authorization reviews.
10-week rotation that exposes you to the clinical pharmacy services and programs supporting the commercial market.
6-week rotation that provides a deep dive into all aspects of coverage and organization determination reviews for Medicare.
6-week rotation designed to expose you to the development and maintenance of Medicare Part D formularies and utilization management programs.
6-week rotation that focuses on the clinical and operational aspects of pharmacy quality programs, with particular focus on Star Ratings and medication therapy management services.
5-week rotation centered around Blue Cross NC’s industry-leading Blue Premier℠ program, focusing on value-based contracting with major North Carolina-based health systems.
Longitudinal rotation that allows you to conduct an original research project, producing a publication-ready manuscript by the end of the residency year.
6-week rotation that gives you a front row seat to all of the relevant topics and issues managed by the Blue Cross NC specialty pharmacy team.
Applicants must have graduated from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited college of pharmacy and be eligible for pharmacy licensure in North Carolina by the start of the residency program (around July 1).
Applications must include the following:
Volunteering outside the classroom, managed care experiences, insightful presentations, and interesting projects may help you stand out from other applicants.
Contact our residency program director at Ryan.Swanson@bcbsnc.com.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its health programs and activities. Learn more about our non-discrimination policy and no-cost services available to you.
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