Molina Healthcare

Runs health plans for government programs

Healthcare Quality Analytics Intern

Data AnalysisUpdated on Nov 13

Internship · Summer 2027Kentucky, USA$8.79 - $18.05 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The 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.
Preferred experience includes computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint, as well as experience with internet research.
The candidate must be able to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

Learn how healthcare quality impacts Medicaid customers served in Kentucky.
Learn concepts of Population Health Management, Health Equity, and Quality Improvement, including their intersection with healthcare, business, and quality.
Learn and apply the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Model of Quality Improvement (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to enable enhanced health outcomes for the Medicaid population.
Work closely with the Quality Improvement Provider Engagement team, Quality Improvement specialists, the Quality Analytics team, and their leadership.
Study the effectiveness of member- and provider-facing Quality Improvement interventions.
Support Health Equity analytics and decision-making.

Desired Qualifications

Focused degree programs include Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, and Political Science.
The posting prefers clear and professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
The posting prefers a strong work ethic, self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to develop relationships.
The posting prefers good time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
The posting prefers critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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.

An internship within Quality Improvement offers the unique opportunity to see the healthcare industry from both a macro and micro lens and understand the intersection of providing care, paying for care, and working with a complex population of Kentuckians seeking care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Quality Improvement (QI) – KY Medicaid

•Learn how healthcare quality impacts the Medicaid customers we serve in Kentucky

•Learn more about the concepts of Population Health Management and Health Equity and Quality Improvement and the intersection of healthcare, business and quality

•Learn and apply the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model of Quality Improvement (Plan Do Study Act) to enable enhanced health outcomes for the medicaid population

•Work closely with our QI Provider Engagement team, QI specialists, Quality Analytics team and their leadership

•Study the effectiveness of member (patient) and provider (clinician) facing Quality Improvement interventions

•Support Health Equity analytics and decision making

•Applied Analytical Work valued

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Preferred Experience

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

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

•Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required

•Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio 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

Focuses Degree Programs: Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Political Science

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

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

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Salary Range: $8.79 - $18.05 Hourly *Actual compensation may vary 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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