Overview
This internship provides practical work experience for college students assigned to various site and system Financial, Accounting, or Revenue Cycle Operations departments.
Interns will be exposed to areas including:
- System budgeting
- General accounting
- Financial planning
- Internal audit
- Physician compensation
- Reimbursement
- Treasury
- Revenue cycle billing
- Revenue cycle operations
- Revenue cycle patient services
The internship runs May 31, 2027–August 6, 2027.
- Status: Benefits eligible
- Hours per week: Up to 40, Mon–Fri during business hours
- Work model: Remote (work from home)
- Pay range: $21.00 - $21.00
Remote work is currently only approved for residents living in:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
Responsibilities
- Use Excel spreadsheets to develop automated processes that minimize manual efforts.
- Review, analyze, and investigate discrepancies in charges; assist with requested and necessary changes for professional and hospital charges.
- Prepare financial and statistical analysis for the organization and affiliates.
- Extract and manipulate data to perform trend calculations and measure process or organizational performance; transform data into information by extracting patterns.
- Assist in the development of detailed cost accounting and productivity standards; perform subsequent variance analysis on these standards.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of procedural prices using appropriate costing methodologies and market analysis and reimbursement information.
- Prepare, communicate, and monitor operating and capital budgets.
- Provide support for budgeting, finance, cost accounting, and reporting.
- Apply rules and regulations and payment mechanisms of government programs and managed care companies to financial activities.
- Assist with charge reconciliation by reviewing and verifying patient charges captured in the billing or charge review system.
- Support revenue cycle projects or revenue cycle operational areas such as cash posting, insurance follow up, physician coding missing documentation work queues, etc.
- Track and update reports as necessary.
- Handle administrative duties and assist support staff with meetings.
- May participate in the development of programs, processes, or applications.
- Assist in investigating and researching questions related to internal financial reporting matters raised by finance or operations to ensure financial activity is recorded consistently with organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a regional accredited college or university (expected to be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree).
- Grade point average of at least 2.5.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
- Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
None required.
Preferred Qualifications
None stated.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $21.00 - $21.00
Benefits and well-being programs may include:
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (eligible health care and dependent care expenses)
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).
Location
Remote work from home is available only for residents living in:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
Additional Information
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Other related duties may be assigned.