College Intern - Summer 2027 - Healthcare Analytics

company•City of Utica, NY

23h•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer College Internship Program is a 10-week paid internship experience that provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to attend development workshops, network, and be part of our company. Our college interns work on meaningful projects, are mentored under their respective managers, and continue to develop throughout the entire summer. Through the internship program, our interns can attend development workshops that are focused on key business concepts. Interns may work within the skills-based tracks of Business Administration, Information Technology, Actuarial, Human Resources, Analytics & Data, Communications, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Project Management, Clinical Studies, Customer Experience, Digital Operations, and other non-technical and/or technical based degree programs. This is a paid 10-week summer internship from the first Monday in June to the second Friday in August (up to 40 hours per week). Interns may reside in either a technical or non-technical area. Development workshops are provided to help the transition from school to the corporate environment. Housing is not provided as part of our program. The Healthcare Analytics Intern will be embedded within the Healthcare Analytics team and will support projects aligned with our organization's goals of improving healthcare affordability, quality, utilization management, and data-driven decision-making. The internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience with healthcare data while delivering actionable insights that support business and clinical stakeholders.

Requirements

High School diploma along with proof of continuous college enrollment (enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program).
Must be in good academic standing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with technical and non-technical audiences and interface with staff at all levels of the company.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail changing environment and deliver high-quality work product.
Ability to work well in a team establishing good working relationships with peers.
Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills.
Proactive approach to work, displaying creativity and flexibility in completing assigned tasks.
Commitment to continuous improvement of skills and team functioning.
Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as on intra- and inter- departmental teams as needed.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience using a desktop computer in a professional environment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are curious, analytical, and interested in using data to solve real-world healthcare business problems.
Experience with data analysis using SQL, SAS, or similar analytical tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation, and basic reporting.
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Understanding of database concepts and data structures.

Responsibilities

Extract, validate, and analyze healthcare claims, enrollment, provider, and quality data.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses used by leadership and operational teams.
Perform data quality reviews to identify anomalies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
Document business requirements, data definitions, and analytical methodologies.
Assist with data visualization and storytelling by translating complex findings into clear and actionable summaries.
Learn healthcare analytics concepts including utilization, cost and trend analysis, provider performance, quality measures, and population health metrics.
Works with a mentor and supports key strategic projects.
Completes work assignments based on business needs, departmental priorities, and individual qualifications.
Performs a mix of technical and/or non-technical tasks that will cover a broad range of business-related projects.
Creates and delivers presentations at completion of internship.
Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
Maintain confidentiality and protection of member privacy in accordance with the company policies.
Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
Performs other functions as assigned by management.