Summer Associate Intern - Blue HPN

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 26, 2025
The hiring range for this role is: 47,642.00 - 66,815.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. An Internship with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) allows you to be part of the foundation that supports Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies nationwide. We seek to improve health care quality, affordability and accessibility for all Americans, and we want you to join the team! Our Summer Internships Include: 10 week paid program during the Summer Challenging real-world, hands-on projects Mentoring from BCBSA Professionals Performance Evaluation Process & Presentations Volunteer Activity, Planned Social Outings and Networking Events This internship is located in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days in-office. This internship offers a unique opportunity to manage a project from start to finish, applying root cause analysis, identifying operational improvement opportunities and solutions, and building teamwork skills. You will interact directly with teams across the Blue System contributing to positive business outcomes for this National Network by improving the operational performance. Your responsibilities will include: Increasing the usability of existing reports to improve claims processing and provider data submission. * Enhancing a Plan-facing dashboard with data-driven insights to increase operational performance. * Creating a framework to identify areas of opportunity in Plan processes and targeted Plan follow-up. * Identifying reporting enhancements and creating internal and Plan-facing documentation. * Gaining hands-on experience with Blue System operations, focusing on provider data and claims processing. * Demonstrating the ability to interpret business needs and translate them into meaningful action. * Identifying the root cause of problems and proposing mitigation plans. * Working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders. Documenting new processes and developing a presentation on project summary and learning outcomes to present to division leadership Primary Job Functions Ensure complete confidentiality of company business. Keep management informed about developments within areas of responsibility and handle special projects as needed. Create a final PowerPoint presentation to share with department leadership, summarizing the internship experience, the assigned project, results, and any recommendations for future use. Adhere to HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies, and other relevant corporate and departmental policies. Education, Experience and Certification Education Required: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Administration or related field Graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026 (preferred) A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 Availability to work ten weeks during the summer Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated interpersonal skills Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Problem-solving and analytical skills Self-starter with good time management skills Proactive and eager to learn Strong computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Tableau preferred. Basic knowledge of the healthcare industry, particularly in provider data and claims processing is preferred Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis and reporting. Financial Responsibilities Revenue Responsibility: No Budget Responsibility: No People Management: No