About the role#
This internship provides undergraduate students with professional experience and insight into the healthcare business. You will work alongside professionals to learn about the Molina culture and mission. The program focuses on developing your skills through experiential learning and training.
What you'll do#
- Learn how healthcare quality impacts Medicaid customers in Wisconsin.
- Explore concepts of Population Health Management, Health Equity, and Quality Improvement.
- Understand the intersection of healthcare, business, and quality.
- Apply the IHI Model of Quality Improvement (Plan Do Study Act) to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborate with QI Provider Engagement, Quality Analytics, Quality Intervention, and Quality Compliance teams.
- Lead and assist with member- and provider-facing Quality Improvement interventions.
- Analyze the effectiveness of these interventions.
- Support Health Equity analytics and decision making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program as a freshman or sophomore.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to commit to the full-time, 10-week program.
- Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and internet research.
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information and comply with HIPAA.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated work ethic and the ability to build professional relationships.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Beach, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Paid, full-time.
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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