About the role#
The Provider Engagement Intern supports the quality improvement and provider engagement teams. You will work onsite at provider offices to retrieve medical records. This role focuses on closing HEDIS gaps and validating the completion of targeted health services. You act as an extension of the team in the field, helping to build relationships with provider staff while ensuring the accurate collection of clinical documentation.
What you'll do#
- Travel to primary care, pediatric, and other provider offices to retrieve clinical documentation.
- Use member and gap lists to locate specific records within provider systems.
- Review records for completeness and identify documentation that satisfies open HEDIS gaps.
- Submit retrieved records through the secure Health Plan system.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive member information and medical records.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in an undergraduate program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Pursuing a degree in public health, healthcare administration, nursing, health information management, health sciences, business, or a related field.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 10-week internship.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and professional communication skills.
- Comfort interacting with physician practices and office staff.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently while traveling between locations.
- Coursework or experience in healthcare, quality improvement, or medical records is preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and HEDIS measures is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Long Beach, California.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
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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