Summer 2026 Quality Analytics Undergraduate Intern

Highmark Health

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About The Position

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business. Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action. During the course of the Summer, the intern will be exposed to a number of the teams in the Quality, Safety & Value Division, including quality analytics, quality & patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory affairs, employee wellness, etc.

Requirements

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program

Nice To Haves

• Graduation date: Winter 2026 - Spring 2027
• Previous experience in Analytics
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel & Public Speaking

Responsibilities

• Completing analyses of CMS value-based reimbursement (VBR) performance
• Involvement with improvement efforts around quality priorities
• Working with infection preventionists on hand hygiene in the facilities
• Assisting the employee wellness team in their annual campaign work
• Co-leading the coordination of data, analyses, slides and preparation for CMS TEAMS and ED CT Utilization workgroups
• Exposure to VBR work, including various programs, models, contracts, etc.
• Opportunity to round with regulatory teams to prepare for Joint Commission/DOH surveys

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees