Risk and Insurance Intern - System Wide

Mercyhealth • Cincinnati, OH

14d • Remote

About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Risk & Insurance Department Internship The Risk & Insurance Department is responsible for managing the self-insurance and commercial insurance plans through a partnership with the markets, claims management and pro-active risk management to include the minimization of harm to our patients, visitors, employees, and the organization. The intern will assist with both the risk management and insurance activities of the department. The intern will assist with supporting nonclinical and clinical risk management and the coordination of the centralized insurance program. Lines of business include professional liability, general liability, executive risk, property, cyber liability, crime, reinsurance for the captive, auto, aviation and others. Location: Remote - Working Eastern time zone hours Dates: Monday, May 18, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026 (approx.) Hours: 20 - 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Risk & Insurance, Business, Healthcare, or related field
• Strong service orientation
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and sense of accountability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite - specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the leaders and colleagues
• Ability to work independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Displays positive attitude and work ethic
• Adheres to Mission and Mercy Health's Core Values
• Exhibits professional behavior, integrity, and ethical behavior consistently
• Accepts personal responsibility
• Communication
• Delivers communications, both oral and written, that are timely, clear, and concise
• Applies effective listening skills
• Demonstrates ability to adjust communication style of the audience
• Technical Skills
• Develops understanding of projects and how tasks relate to the “big picture”
• Demonstrates ability to research, analyze and conclude on issues
• Asks the right questions to garner an appropriate level of understanding
• Teamwork
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others and builds positive relationships with team members
• Represents own interests while working for the good of the team
• Focus on Quality & Workload Management
• Delivers a high-quality work product ensuring its completeness and organization is logical
• Uses effective time management skills to complete project work within specified deadlines
• Performs thorough self-reviews of work
• Meets assigned deadlines while performing assigned tasks
• Keeps supervisor informed on a routine basis as to the status of various projects, particularly when a delay or problem arises
• Personal Effectiveness
• Takes initiative and is willing to attempt new tasks/responsibilities.
• Asks questions when unclear of a concept or idea
• Requests challenging assignments to ensure continuous learning
• Actively solicits feedback on performance

Responsibilities

• Risk Management - Participates in the risk analysis to determine effective loss prevention activities then implements loss prevention activities, including education, related to both clinical and non-clinical policies as directed by the System Director.
• Insurance Renewals - Assists with collection of underwriting information including collecting data needed for the captive, reinsurance, physician, and multiple commercial insurance policy renewals and bonds and maintains this data for historical purposes. May also attend underwriting meetings if scheduling permits.
• Asset Management - assist with maintaining databases of insured entities, properties, vehicles, drivers, physicians, etc. in the risk management information system.
• Insurance Policy Review - Assists with policy review, creating and maintaining schedules of insurance, premiums, policy summaries, etc.
• Certificates of Insurance - Works with facilities, practice managers, real estate, finance, human resources, and other internal departments to manage certificate of insurance requests.
• Surety Program - Works with facilities, practice managers, real estate, finance, human resources, and other internal departments to assist with requests for bonds.
• Special Projects - May assist with special projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees