Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

This is a Summer 2025 internship, with the option to extend the internship part-time during the academic year if mutually agreeable to the intern and team. The ideal candidate is someone who can commit to working during the Summer full-time (40 hours per week). This position is fully remote, with some opportunities to meet with team members in person. This is a great opportunity for the interested candidate to learn more about rate negotiation and fee-for-service contracting at a health plan. If the internship is extended into the school year the student would be required to work 15-20 hours during the Spring/Fall semesters.

Reporting to the Provider Contracting Manager, this position will perform a variety of administrative functions and coordination in support of the provider contracting team. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with responding to complex and escalated contracting inquiries from a variety of network providers and care partners related to Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial and DSNP contracts

• Assisting the contractor negotiators in the successful completion of various contract lifestyle stages and helping to solve strategic issues requiring analytical, financial, and writing skills. Assist with research and data analysis for client proposals, reports, and prepare presentations.

• Maintaining a small-scale practice book of business with routine contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level : This position requires an individual working towards a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University. We are looking for a rising Junior or Senior Undergraduate student, preferably targeting a major in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Finance, Contract Development/Negotiation, Provider Relations or related studies with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Reliable, hardworking and have a strong work ethic.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively interface with and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and reprioritize work as necessary.

• Willingness and ability to learn the ins-and-outs of provider contracting from a health plan perspective.

• Strong MS Office skills especially working with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.

Preferred:

• Course work in and/or exposure to health care environment, contract negotiations, and/or financial and data analysis.

Salary Range: $18,720 - $26,000

Salary Range Disclaimer

The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.

Department

Provider Relations

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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