Summer Intern Spec. Dev I - Remote

JOB SUMMARY

Interns are considered an integral part of the overall Conifer Health team as Interns provide diversity of thought, experience and collaborative energy that has positive benefits for the Intern as well as Conifer Health.  During the twelve-week internship, Interns will be assigned to a respective service line or business function within Conifer Health.

Interns will be responsible for the successful completion of an assigned project that will be assigned by their respective Department Manager during the first week of their internship that will provide a high-level of practical experience as well as compliment their educational pursuits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Project-based work within assigned business function; Completion within internship program
• High quality professional day-to-day execution of initiatives and special projects
• Research trends in healthcare
• Participate in team meetings
• Other projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills                                                   
• Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills 
• Working knowledge of computer application software (training will be provided if needed)
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime when required
• Must be organized and work well with constant priority changes
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment.  This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

• Pursuing undergraduate degree with a major in healthcare management, business administration, accounting, finance or human resources 
• Prefer GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prefer sophomore, junior or senior level
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.              

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone
• Ability to travel
• Includes ability to walk through hospital-based departments across broad campus settings, including Emergency Department environments

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Office Work Environment
• Hospital Work Environment

TRAVEL

• Approximately 10% travel may be required 

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

Compensation and Benefit Information

Compensation

• Pay: $10.40 - $15.60 per hour.