Intern

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 • 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.