Kaiser Permanente
Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform
Process Improvement Intern
Hybrid role; part remote, part on-site at 393 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91188.
About the job
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree or have graduated from an accredited university within the last year.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Target Majors: Computer Science; Math/Statistics; Data Science; Data Analytics.
- Target Skillset: SQL, Python, Data Analysis, Excel.
- Aptitude to perform data and process analytics and formulating solutions.
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Contributing to a designated project or initiative to meet a KP business objective.
- Report development and analytics.
- Project management - planning, execution, and measurement.
- Learning new applications needed to complete assignments or support the execution of business objectives.
- Job shadowing in other functional areas.
- Performing additional duties as required.
- 3.0 GPA or above.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and experience producing high quality work in short periods of time.
About the company
Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Founded
1945
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What believers are saying
- September 2026, Kaiser announced a $5 million Colorado schools investment over three years.
- September 16, 2026, Kaiser expanded Seattle Capitol Hill beds and planned Everett urgent care.
- Redlands and Sacramento campus builds add inpatient, outpatient, and surgical capacity through 2028.
What critics are saying
- NUHW's 196-day Kaiser mental-health strike ended April 2026, exposing chronic clinician distrust.
- Kaiser paid over $230 million for California and federal mental-health parity failures since 2023.
- September 2026 A.I. behavioral-health triage faces Democratic Party and regulator scrutiny in California.
What makes Kaiser Permanente unique
- Kaiser Permanente integrates insurance, hospitals, clinics, pharmacy, and payment workflows across 12.9 million members.
- September 2026 NCQA ratings ranked Kaiser highest or tied highest across every line.
- Kaiser controls care delivery and financing, enabling standardized pathways like GEDA across 15 EDs.
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↑ 2%Kaiser Permanente adds enzo Poretta. Enzo Poretta, MBA, CRA, ARMRIT, has started a new position as senior manager, radiology at Kaiser Permanente. The Kaiser Permanente LinkedIn profile states: "At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nation's leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country." "With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care." "Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow." People on the Move. Submit yourself or someone else to be featured in its People on the Move category! Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Kaiser Permanente's $5M investment in Colorado schools targets absence problem. Sep 09, 2026, 13:19 ET Key takeaways * Kaiser Permanente is launching a major $5 million investment to address a growing public health concern for Colorado school districts: student chronic absence. * Kaiser Permanente's ongoing commitment to Colorado schools helps districts address teacher and staff well-being, a key driver in costly turnover. * Chronic absence, which is higher than average in Colorado, is often caused by health conditions and can lead to worse health outcomes over time. But districts often lack data pinpointing why a student is absent. DENVER, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Kaiser Permanente is launching a new large-scale, multiyear investment in Colorado schools, which includes a focus on the growing public health concern of student chronic absence. Kaiser Permanente intends to invest more than $5 million in Colorado schools over the next 3 years and provide innovative new tools, resources, and wraparound support. The commitment will also continue Kaiser Permanente's leadership in addressing teacher and school staff well-being. This builds on resources that have already helped more than 50 Colorado school districts increase teacher and staff retention, as well as student engagement. "At a time when Colorado's school districts are struggling for resources to support teachers, staff, and students, we are stepping up to provide an ongoing commitment to address these pressing needs," said Cortney Eisses, regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. "It's exciting to see school districts building on work we started together decades ago, and we're looking forward to beginning new relationships." The new chronic absence initiatives will give participating districts: * New data tools to help track the reasons why students miss school, including health concerns * Connections to community health providers and social health programs to help absent children get back to the classroom * Grants and support to put the initiatives' strategies into practice Teacher and staff well-being opportunities will help districts: * Directly address well-being through grants, tools, and support * Map out their well-being environments, strengths, and opportunities through Thriving Schools Integrated Assessment support and donations About Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente serves 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. SOURCE Kaiser Permanente
Cortez named COO of Kaiser Permanente Ontario. Wendy A. Cortez has been named chief operating officer at Kaiser Permanente Ontario. Cortez will oversee medical center operations and work with physicians, nurses to improve performance and produce quality outcomes, according to a statement released by the health care provider. She is scheduled to begin her new position Sept. 13. Cortez's most recent position was chief nurse executive at Kaiser Permanente Irvine, where she was responsible for nursing practice and operations. "Ontario Medical Center has tremendous momentum and a strong commitment to serving patients and members," Cortez said in the statement. "I look forward to building relationships across the medical center, bringing teams together around shared goals and helping create an environment where people can do their best work."
Jonathan Hooks named medical imaging director. Jonathan Hooks, MBA, recently shared that he is starting a new position as medical imaging director at Kaiser Permanente. "At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nation's leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country," the Kaiser Permanente LinkedIn profile states. "With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care," it adds. People on the Move. Submit yourself or someone else to be featured in its People on the Move category! Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.
RELISH, Orange County's premier immersive food, wine & spirits experience, returns for three-day celebration. Sep 01, 2026, 17:53 ET NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The countdown is on for RELISH, Orange County's premier immersive food, wine and spirits experience, created by Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and Celebrity Event Planner Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events. Returning for its second year, RELISH will bring together acclaimed culinary talent, celebrated chefs, world-class wines and spirits, and immersive experiences for an unforgettable three-day epicurean celebration, October 2-4. "Get ready for an unparalleled gastronomic experience, beginning with the Opening Night Cocktail Party and Grand Tasting that will delight your taste buds and give a stunning preview of what's to come," said Chef Gwen. "We love bringing people together around unforgettable, highly-curated immersive culinary experiences that are designed to foster meaningful connection," added Event Planner Hirsty. RELISH offers a rare opportunity to mingle with some of the most celebrated names in the industry, including: * Geoffrey Zakarian | World-renowned chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and author * Scott Conant | Award-winning chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and author * Sherry Yard | James Beard award-winning pastry chef * Kat Turner | Executive chef, restaurateur, and TV personality * Afrim Pristine | World's youngest maitre fromager, Canada's premier cheese expert * Rebecca Rose Phillips | Certified sommelier, wine educator, and hospitality consultant * Katie Chin | Award-winning author, TV personality, playwright * Jamie Gwen | Celebrity chef and co-founder of RELISH Saturday delivers a day of culinary discovery, beginning with Fashion + Food at ANQI at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza, featuring a luncheon and meet-and-greet with Chefs Zakarian and Conant. At The Park Club, guests can explore The Art of Cheese & Wine with Afrim Pristine before the day culminates with the RELISH Culinary Icons Dinner + Sip & Savor Cocktail Hour, an intimate multi-course experience featuring Zakarian, Conant and Yard. Sunday at VEA begins with RELISH Burgers + Bubbles Brunch, featuring Chefs Yard and Turner, followed by RELISH in Wellness, a restorative experience blending mindfulness, nourishing cuisine and wellness activities. RELISH is honored to partner with premier partners, including VEA Newport Beach, The Park Club, Visit Newport Beach, Travel Costa Mesa, Kaiser Permanente, South Coast Plaza, Bloomingdale's, Veuve Clicquot, Modern Luxury Riviera Orange County and more. Individual tickets and event packages are available at RelishFoodWine.com. Follow @relishfoodwine on Instagram for event updates, chef spotlights and behind-the-scenes moments. SOURCE RELISH