Summer Student Intern (all majors)

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina for a 12-week summer internship from May 17 through August 6, 2027. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, working on-site five days a week in an office in Columbia, South Carolina. Interns work under direct supervision on an assigned team. Training, tasks, and technologies vary by department, and responsibilities may evolve with departmental needs and the intern’s developing expertise. The internship is designed to provide hands-on industry experience and professional development, while introducing interns to the healthcare insurance industry and company operations. Interns receive department training and complete learning-focused tasks that apply relevant procedures and industry or field best practices. They may work with information and records, use systems and tools for research, assist with projects, communicate with other company areas, and share statistics or knowledge acquired. Interns also assist staff with everyday work to learn business operations and workflow, and participate in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions. Applicants must submit a current transcript with their application; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots and photos are not. Applicants who submit transcripts may receive priority. The employer reviews resumes and transcripts and may contact applicants by email or interview to verify qualifications and interests. Candidates with preferred qualifications may be prioritized.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical or critical-thinking skills.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Good planning and multitasking skills.
Strong listening skills and ability to follow directions and ask questions.
Microsoft Office skills.
Submit a copy of a current transcript with the application; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots or photos are not.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 semester hours earned in the applicant’s field of study.
Currently enrolled in college and working toward a four-year degree.
At least two years of academic study completed (rising junior or senior).
Study in a field that may align with internship opportunities, such as Communications, Public Health, Business Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Data Science, Marketing, Sales, Healthcare Administration, or Computer Science. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain departmental information, which may include documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
Use systems and tools to conduct research and assist with projects as needed.
Follow established procedures while completing tasks under direct supervision.
Participate in department training and complete tasks that build knowledge of departmental procedures and apply industry or field best practices.
Communicate with other areas of the company as needed.
Create, present, and/or report on area statistics or knowledge acquired, as applicable.
Complete tasks and assist staff with everyday work to learn the business area, company operations, and workflow.
Participate in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry.