About the role#
The Population Health Analyst Summer Intern will work with our team to analyze healthcare quality, utilization, and provider performance data. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting primary care providers as they work to improve patient outcomes and close care gaps. This role involves working with healthcare data, quality measures, and performance reporting to develop insights that drive quality improvement strategies.
What you'll do#
- Analyze claims, clinical, and quality performance data for primary care provider groups.
- Build provider performance reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
- Conduct trend analysis to identify ways to improve member outcomes and provider performance.
- Create visualizations and presentations to share findings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support provider outreach by analyzing care gap and member engagement data.
- Work with Population Health staff on special projects related to quality improvement.
- Research industry best practices and emerging trends in population health.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program in Public Health, Health Informatics, or Healthcare Administration.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Attention to detail and experience with data interpretation.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects, work independently, and collaborate within a team.
- An interest in healthcare quality, population health, and provider performance.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship located on-site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- The program runs from June 1, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross provides health insurance to residents of southeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1938, the organization operates as a nonprofit entity. It employs over 5,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Philadelphia. The company focuses on health care products and services while coordinating care with medical professionals.
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