Description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as an Intern at Centene. During this 12-week program, you'll learn more about Centene and how we're transforming the health of the community, one person at a time.
- Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities
- Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects
- Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management
- Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry
- Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
As a Quality Improvement Intern, you will play a hands-on role in advancing clinical and member experience outcomes. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing a targeted strategy to drive improvements in specific quality measures.
- Conducting literature reviews to identify best practices and inform strategy development.
- Performing data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, using tools like Excel and Power BI.
- Designing and implementing quality initiatives that address identified needs, ensuring they align with broader organizational goals.
- Preparing presentations and reports to communicate project findings, strategies, and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project progress, alignment, and integration.
- Assisting in the tracking and monitoring of project metrics to evaluate the success and impact of implemented initiatives.
- Supporting the development of process improvement methodologies and creating templates or tools to streamline future quality improvement efforts.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
- Currently pursuing an MPH or a related field.
- Proficiency in technical tools, particularly Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with an aptitude for data-driven decision-making.
- Strong business and technical writing skills.
- Keen interest in healthcare quality improvement and a desire to make a positive impact.
Experience/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed. Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university or college in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.
The salary range is: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, degree program, degree level, number of years of participation in the internship program, and other job-related factors permitted by law
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
