Healthfirst · 4 days ago
Medicare Product Implementation & Optimization (MPIO) Intern
New York, NY
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$40K/yr - $55K/yrHealthfirst is seeking a Medicare Product Implementation & Optimization (MPIO) Intern to assist the MPIO team with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Medicare products. The intern will work with cross-functional teams to support operational development and project management while enhancing consumer experience and operational efficiency.
Commercial InsuranceHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead or participate in product-driven workgroups or provide input to product designs/enhancements and implementation plans
Work with key stakeholders (including, but not limited to Regulatory, Claims Configuration, Provider Ops, Appeals & Grievance, Medical Management, Enrollment & Billing, Sales) to identify, scope and accurately implement new benefits, services, or other product changes, update processes and/or edit systems to accommodate regulatory requirements
Lead or coordinate ad hoc projects such as process improvement initiatives and program implementations, when applicable
Coordinate activities of product or project-specific cross-functional work teams / serve as liaison between product management and all levels of staff to assure ongoing effective administration of products
Collaborate with various departments to ensure we are pro-actively troubleshooting issues and resolving them in a timely manner
Monitor internal policies/procedures and job aids on a regular basis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and consistence with actual activities
Support Medicare Product leadership in preparing and conducting product and lines of business (LOB) presentations and training to internal and external audiences
Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to a project or assignment; ensure communication to all impacted areas
Serve as a subject matter expert on product benefits and requirements to other business units
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate students must be a junior or senior at an accredited institution or have graduated within 12 months of the program
Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution or have graduated within 12 months of the program
Will not require sponsorship for employment
Eligible to work in the U.S
Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA from an accredited school
Knowledge of project management concepts
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Organizational and project management skills
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, ability to effectively manage time, and commitment to developing quality work quickly
Ability to work independently
Presentation abilities and process-mapping experience
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Incentive and recognition programs
Life insurance
401k contributions
Company
Healthfirst
Healthfirst is a health insurer providing medical, business, and health insurance services.
Founded in 1993
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Wang
President and CEO
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