2027 Summer Intern - Epidemiology / Biostatistics

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan invites applications for a 2027 Summer Intern in Epidemiology/Biostatistics. The program offers hands-on experience with health outcomes, data analysis, and project-based learning in a healthcare setting.

Interns will engage in research material preparation, project support to improve efficiency, and collaboration with BCBSM leaders while developing a strong understanding of managed care pharmacy initiatives and population health modeling.

Formación

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Data analysis

Epidemiology knowledge

Educación

Undergraduate or graduate student

GPA 3.0+

Enrollment in college/university

Herramientas

Excel

R

Python

Descripción del empleo

2027 Summer Intern - Epidemiology / Biostatistics

Job Description

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist
  management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Department Summary / Preferences:

The intern will support a variety of managed care pharmacy initiatives, including pharmacy benefit administration, utilization management, pharmacy operations, clinical drug reviews, and provider outreach/communications. Projects may include monitoring emerging therapies and FDA drug approvals, analyzing health outcomes and quality measures, developing educational materials for providers and members, supporting our community summer health fairs, and participating in multidisciplinary disease management workgroups.

Bachelor or Masters program with epidemiology, biostatistics, or health informatics academic background. Understanding of population health statistics and modeling, with machine learning experience as a bonus.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14840
• Job Category Multi-divisional
• Legal Employer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company