Summer 2027 Clinical and Population Health Graduate Intern

Highmark Health•Carolina, PA

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About The Position

The Summer 2027 Clinical and Population Health Graduate Internship gives graduate students practical, hands-on experience applying advanced analytics to complex healthcare challenges and working to improve health outcomes. The internship is designed to develop healthcare analytics professionals through exposure to population health, clinical quality, healthcare economics, and data-driven strategic decision-making. As a member of the Clinical and Population Health team, the intern uses clinical, member, financial, and administrative data to identify patterns, develop actionable insights, and evaluate opportunities aligned with the Quadruple Aim of Healthcare. The intern works with analytics, clinical, operational, financial, and technical professionals to support the design, development, execution, and interpretation of clinical and population health analyses, metrics, and reports. The role involves translating complex data into insights and recommendations related to healthcare quality, affordability, utilization, and outcomes. Participants receive mentorship, collaborate across functions, and contribute to meaningful projects while building analytical, healthcare, communication, and strategic-thinking skills. The internship provides practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line, hands-on training, and insight into career opportunities in the business line and related areas. Work is performed under supervision, with guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel. Applicants must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Pursuit of a graduate degree, full-time or part-time, at an accredited college or university.
Independent authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing an advanced degree in Public Health, Economics, Health Sciences, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related analytics or quantitative discipline.
Interest in population health, healthcare analytics, clinical quality, healthcare economics, health outcomes, or health services research.
Experience analyzing healthcare, clinical, financial, administrative, or population-level data through coursework, research, internships, or professional experience.
Knowledge of statistical analysis, epidemiologic methods, research methodologies, or healthcare performance measurement.
Experience with analytical or statistical tools and methods used to evaluate complex datasets.
Understanding of healthcare quality, utilization, cost, outcomes, or population health concepts.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced analytical techniques to complex healthcare datasets.
Develop and monitor population health and clinical quality metrics.
Evaluate trends and opportunities in healthcare data.
Communicate analytical findings to business and clinical stakeholders.
Support projects from initial analysis through successful completion.
Provide professional services in support of the area's day-to-day operating objectives under supervision.
Participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise.
Participate in planning and implementing unit projects and initiatives within the area of expertise and ability.
Conduct research and reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action, as specifically requested by management.
Undertake related studies or enrichment programs appropriate to the operating unit's objectives.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clientele, and other internal or external constituencies while planning assignments and resolving day-to-day operational problems.
Comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, data security, and company policy requirements, including HIPAA and the Code of Business Conduct.