About the role#
This internship provides professional experience and industry insight into healthcare quality and analytics. You will work alongside professionals to learn how healthcare quality impacts Medicaid customers. The program focuses on developing your understanding of population health management, health equity, and the intersection of business and quality.
What you'll do#
- Apply the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) model to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborate with teams including Quality Analytics, Provider Engagement, Quality Intervention, and Compliance.
- Execute and study the effectiveness of quality improvement interventions for members and providers.
- Support health equity analytics and data-driven decision making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a freshman or sophomore in an undergraduate program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and effective time management.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Beach, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 10-week program.
- This position is on-site and paid.
About Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare operates as a public company focused on government-sponsored health care programs. Founded in 1980 and based in Long Beach, California, the organization manages health plans for families and individuals. It maintains contracts with state governments across 19 states to provide managed care services. The company also offers Medicare products and manages care for individuals eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
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