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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota · 19 hours ago

Intern - Continuous Improvement

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is committed to transforming healthcare and is seeking a dedicated intern for their continuous improvement team. The intern will support operational and internal process improvement initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance efficiencies and manage small projects.

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Responsibilities

Receives guidance and direction on routine or structured work assignments
Assists in developing recommendations to solve problems
Supports the creation of templates, agendas, and relevant execution/delivery materials
Partners with departments or business areas to identify needs and prioritize activities based on provided timelines. May update project plans, timelines, and deliverables
Participates in department and project planning/organizational activities
Assists in coordinating projects and related activities to ensure work progresses on schedule
May prepare presentations to report findings or provide status updates to supervisors or project leaders
Actively engages in and documents discussions during assigned workgroups, committees, and project meetings
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Process ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementData AnalysisCommunication SkillsReceptive to FeedbackInnovative ThinkingLEAN/Six Sigma FamiliarityCreative Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam CollaborationWork Ethic

Required

Must be enrolled in an educational program for the duration of the internship
Completed at least one year (2 semesters or credits equivalent) by the start of the internship
Undergraduate student currently enrolled as a junior or senior
Majoring in Public Health, Business, Healthcare Management, Industrial Engineering, w/interest in business, consulting, or related fields
Excellent organizational skills and detail orientated mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a timely manner
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Self-motivated, ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
Receptive to feedback and applies learnings
Ability to work in a hybrid environment, including being on-site at least 2 days per week

Preferred

Interest in process improvement and project management
Coursework or experience in process/quality improvement
Ability to problem solve and be agile
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio)
Interest in business, healthcare/insurance, consulting
Ability to collect and analyze data, organize, and share findings
Self-starter seeking out and creating opportunities for improvement in the organization
Ability to be innovative and find ways to incorporate learnings/resources to projects
Strong work ethic
Familiarity with LEAN/Six Sigma Methodologies

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
And more

Company

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

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About Blue Cross Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is a taxable, nonprofit organization with a mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

H1B Sponsorship

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (2)
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2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Carrie S. Lawrence
Executive Administrator to the President & CEO and Chief of Staff
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Patsy Riley
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