Summer 2027 Clinical and Population Health Graduate Intern

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Summer 2027 Clinical and Population Health Graduate Internship provides graduate students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience using advanced analytics to address complex healthcare challenges and improve health outcomes. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of healthcare analytics professionals through direct exposure to population health, clinical quality, healthcare economics, and data-driven strategic decision-making.

As a member of the Clinical and Population Health team, the intern will leverage clinical, member, financial, and administrative data to identify meaningful patterns, develop actionable insights, and evaluate opportunities aligned with the Quadruple Aim of Healthcare: improving health outcomes and quality of care, reducing per capita healthcare costs, and enhancing member/patient and provider experiences with care delivery.

The intern will work alongside experienced analytics, clinical, operational, financial, and technical professionals to support the design, development, execution, and interpretation of clinical and population health analyses, metrics, and reports. Participants will gain valuable experience translating complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations that can help improve healthcare quality, affordability, utilization, and outcomes.

Typical responsibilities include applying advanced analytical techniques to complex healthcare datasets, developing and monitoring population health and clinical quality metrics, evaluating trends and opportunities, communicating analytical findings to business and clinical stakeholders, and supporting projects from initial analysis through successful completion. Through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful project work, participants will strengthen their analytical, healthcare, communication, and strategic-thinking skills while building a strong foundation for a career in healthcare analytics and population health.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Pursuance of a graduate degree full or part-time in an accredited college or university. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Pursuing an advanced degree in Public Health, Economics, Health Sciences, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related analytics or quantitative discipline.Interest in population health, healthcare analytics, clinical quality, healthcare economics, health outcomes, or health services research.
• Experience analyzing healthcare, clinical, financial, administrative, or population-level data through coursework, research, internships, or professional experience.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, epidemiologic methods, research methodologies, or healthcare performance measurement.
• Experience with analytical or statistical tools and methods used to evaluate complex datasets.
• Understanding of healthcare quality, utilization, cost, outcomes, or population health concepts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
1. Communicate effectively. This position displays effective communication skills while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems. 

2. Under supervision, provide professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area.  Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

3. Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization. 

4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability. 

5. As specifically requested by management, conducts research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action. 

6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit. 

7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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