Molina Healthcare

Runs health plans for government programs

Healthcare Quality Analytics Intern - Michigan Health Plan

Data AnalysisUpdated on Nov 13

Internship · Summer 2027Michigan, USA$13.73 - $18.05 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Candidate must be able to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program.
Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Candidate must have clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate must have computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint, as well as experience with internet research.
Candidate must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Candidate must be able to handle confidential information and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

Learn how healthcare quality impacts the Medicaid customers served.
Learn concepts in Population Health Management, Health Equity, and Quality Improvement, including their intersection with healthcare and business.
Learn and apply the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Model for Improvement (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to support improved health outcomes for the Medicaid population.
Work closely with the Quality Improvement Provider Engagement, Quality Improvement Compliance, and Member and Community Interventions teams.
Study the effectiveness of member- and provider-facing Quality Improvement interventions.
Support Health Equity analytics and decision-making.
Perform assigned special projects and other duties while gaining experiential learning and professional work experience.

Desired Qualifications

Strong work ethic and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and develop relationships.
Good time-management, organizational, and interpersonal 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 Michiganders seeking care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Quality Improvement (QI) – MI Medicaid

•Learn how healthcare quality impacts the Medicaid customers we serve

•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, QI Compliance, Member & Community Interventions teams

•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

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: $13.73 - $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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