About the role#
The Quality Department Summer Intern supports quality improvement initiatives and compliance efforts. You will work alongside the Quality team to gain experience in healthcare data collection, reporting, and performance measurement. A dedicated mentor will provide guidance on tools, resources, and project goals throughout the 10-week program.
What you'll do#
- Support quality strategies through provider, member, and community interventions.
- Conduct non-clinical outreach calls for screening reminders and home kit delivery confirmation.
- Contact providers to collect records.
- Assist with community health events, which may involve local travel.
- Participate in departmental staff meetings and improvement workgroups.
- Document meeting minutes.
- Help with data collection, reporting, and monitoring for performance measurement activities.
- Learn about healthcare quality initiatives and compliance requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program as a freshman or sophomore.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to commit to the full-time, 10-week schedule.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and internet research.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to build relationships.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Solid writing experience is preferred.
- Reliable transportation for community events is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Long Beach, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time 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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