Providence College Internship 2025 - Medicare Policy

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
500 Exchange Street (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2025
Providence College Internship 2025 - Medicare Policy Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America Req #2037 Sunday, January 26, 2025 Please email HR_Talent_AcquisitionTeam@bcbsri.org if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process. Schedule: Hybrid Compensation: $18-$25 hourly Jump into the new world of health insurance: At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), our business is healthcare. But our focus is on improving lives. Be part of a team that is large enough to make a difference but small enough to be innovative. Work in a rapidly changing field. Take a chance to be creative. Move outside the status quo. Shape new ideas with the power of a national brand behind you. Join others who know diversity is strength: We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique: age, national origin, citizenship status, perspectives, experiences, physical or mental disability, military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Our diversity strengthens us as an organization and helps us better serve an increasingly diverse Rhode Island population. Why this job matters: The Medicare Policy Intern is responsible for monitoring and evaluating policy changes in state and federal policies that affect the organization's Medicare Advantage line of business. Collaboration across internal business area owners will be needed to learn about current workflows and strategies, to evaluate what may need to be adjusted to comply with policy changes. Independent navigation and review of state and federal regulations, laws and sub-regulatory guidance documents will be needed regularly. What you will do: Research, analyze, and interpret policies affecting Medicare Monitor both state and federal policy changes, including regulations, legislation, and sub-regulatory guidance and evaluate impact to the organization Draft and support the development of policy briefs, position papers, and presentations Gather reliable data from various external and internal resources to inform policy development Develop clear, concise presentations that present the research findings including synopses of problematic issues, proposed changes to policies, supporting qualitative/quantitative data, and suggested recommendations Assist in the drafting and editing of policy reports and presentations Help organize and coordinate policy-related meetings and discussions Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy changes and trends affecting the organization's focus areas Interpret newly proposed policy changes and help identify where internal policies, procedures, and/or strategies need to be revised to maintain compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance documents What you need to succeed: Matriculating status from Providence College Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, for delivery to a variety of audiences Highly organized with strong attention to detail Results oriented, flexible, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment Learning mindset, focus on continuous process improvement Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursing a degree in Health Administration, Healthcare Policy, or Political Science Understanding of policy analysis techniques and methodologies Demonstrated academic excellence and strong interest in the health insurance industry The Extras: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Location: BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role: In-office: onsite 5 days per week Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), diversity and inclusion are central to our core values and strengthen our ability to meet the challenges of today's healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information and gender identity or expression. The law requires an employer to post notices describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and genetic information and gender identity or expression. Please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster to view the "EEO is the Law" poster. Other details Pay Type Hourly Apply Now Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America Share this job: