Intern, Quality Improvement (Must reside in Michigan) at Molina Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY (Purpose of the Job & high-level summary):​

The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a steppingstone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission, and Values.​

An internship within Quality Improvement offers the unique opportunity to see the healthcare industry from both a macro and micro lens and understand the intersection of providing care, paying for care, and working with a complex population of Michiganders seeking care.​

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES​

Quality Improvement (QI) – Michigan Medicaid ​

• Learn how healthcare quality impacts the Medicaid beneficiaries we serve in Michigan.​
• Explore the concepts of Population Health Management, Health Equity, and Quality Improvement, and how they intersect with healthcare, business, and health outcomes.​
• Learn and apply the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model of Quality Improvement (Plan Do Study Act) to improve health outcomes for Medicaid recipients.​
• Work closely with our QI Provider Engagement, QI Compliance, QI Analytics, and Quality Interventions teams and their leadership.​
• Lead and assist with the execution of member (patient) and provider (clinician) facing Quality Improvement interventions that improve perinatal health, behavioral health, and dental health and also address health disparities and Social Determinants of Health.​
• Utilize Quality analytics and decision making to inform interventions and improve health equity.​

Preferred Experience ​

• Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills​
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, self-directed and ability to develop collaborative working relationships​
• Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required​
• Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.​
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills​
• Ability to handle confidential information including Protected Health Information (PHI)​
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)​

REQUIRED EDUCATION:​

Candidate must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program as a current freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and pursuing a Bachelor's degree within business, pre-med, nursing, social work, dental care, health care administration or public health areas.  

Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.​

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Pay Range: $20.29 - $20.75 / HOURLY
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.