Resp & Qualifications
The intern is an integral member of the Specialty Business Unit and part of the larger Core Markets & Diversified Solutions Division at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. This team is responsible for the Dental and Vision Lines of Business, including Dental Network management.
Ideally this opportunity would run as a year-round internship program. The ideal candidate is someone who can work throughout the year up to 15-20 hours in the Fall/Spring AND full time (35 to 40) in the summer. The target start date for this internship will be September 2026. This is a remote internship with opportunity to come into the office once per week.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITES
Seek to learn and understand Dental and Vision business.
Analyze and gather competitive intelligence information for differing lines of business (Dental, Vision)
Support Dental Network management data input, analysis of basic data reporting
Support credentialing and recredentialing processes.
Develop and maintain excel spreadsheets to produce meaningful insights from the data
Create PowerPoint presentations and support departmental projects and initiatives
Provide crucial quality checks of system outputs
Attend various meetings and participate in team activities
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors as needed.
Support RFPs - Dental Network, Repricing, and Geoanalysis
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: This position requires an individual working towards a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited College or University. Junior or Senior Undergraduate or Graduate level student targeting majors in Marketing, Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Relations or Economics with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated self -starter who can work independently with little direction and be able to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deliverables across varying deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Experience using Microsoft Office products, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, PowerBI, SharePoint or Microsoft Power Apps) and the Internet
Strong research skills-Ability to search internet and have a desire/interest in healthcare
Salary Range Disclaimer
The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.