College Intern - Summer 2027 - Treasury and Finance

Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CDPHP is offering a 10-week paid Summer College Internship Program for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns will engage in development workshops, work on meaningful projects, and receive mentorship from managers. The program spans early June to late August and supports both technical and non-technical tracks.

Interns gain exposure to key business concepts, participate in cross-functional teams, and present their work upon completion of the internship. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program and in good academic standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and establish working relationships.
• Demonstrates organizational, analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, creative, and flexible in completing assigned tasks.
• Willingness to support cross-department projects and learn across tracks.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile the premiums billed and payments received each month to identify and resolve shortages, overpayments, refunds or adjustments.
• Assist with collection efforts to recover unpaid premiums.
• Analyze negative balances to identify trends and improve processes.
• Collaborate with mentor on key strategic projects.
• Create and deliver presentations at internship completion.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect member privacy according to policies.
• Attend development workshops and participate in assigned tasks.
• Regular attendance and reliability are expected.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student enrollment

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Job description

Job Description:

Summary:

The Summer College Internship Program is a 10-week paid internship experience that provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to attend development workshops, network, and be part of our company. Our college interns work on meaningful projects, are mentored under their respective managers, and continue to develop throughout the entire summer. Through the internship program, our interns can attend development workshops that are focused on key business concepts. Interns may work within the skills-based tracks of Business Administration, Information Technology, Actuarial, Human Resources, Analytics & Data, Communications, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Project Management, Clinical Studies, Customer Experience, Digital Operations, and other non-technical and/or technical based degree programs.

• This is a paid 10-week summer internship from the first Monday in June to the second Friday in August (up to 40 hours per week).
• Interns may reside in either a technical or non-technical area.
• Development workshops are provided to help with the transition from school to the corporate environment.
• Housing is not provided as part of our program.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Specific duties will vary by assignment; specific divisional callouts are listed below.
• Reconciling the premiums billed and payments received each month to identify and resolve shortage amounts, premium overpayments, refunds or adjustments to billing as needed
• Recovers unpaid premiums due through collection efforts aimed at the group (Internal Collections) and Provider/Subscriber Claims Negative Balances which includes escalation of items to external collection agencies and/ or attorneys, to obtain payment for past due balances
• Initiative to be worked with Negative Balances (also known as Provider Overpayments) to do analysis of the population and find possible trends. Additionally, review of DLP inventory to determine completeness.
• Works with a mentor and supports key strategic projects.
• Completes work assignments based on business needs, departmental priorities, and individual qualifications.
• Performs a mix of technical and/or non-technical tasks that will cover a broad range of business-related projects.
• Creates and delivers presentations at completion of internship.
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• Maintain confidentiality and protection of member privacy in accordance with the company policies.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma along with proof of continuous college enrollment (enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program).
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with technical and non-technical audiences and interface with staff at all levels of the company.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail changing environment and deliver high-quality work product.
• Ability to work well in a team establishing good working relationships with peers.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Proactive approach to work, displaying creativity and flexibility in completing assigned tasks.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of skills and team functioning.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as on intra- and inter- departmental teams as needed.
• Desired Majors/Degree Programs Include: Business, Analytics, Finance, Business & Management (i.e. Finance, Actuarial, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, etc.); Mathematics & Data Science (i.e. Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, etc.) anything that would point to analytics, math, etc. or similar program(s)
• Preferred (but not required) experience with: Excel, AI tools, Microsoft 365 preferred (Outlook, Teams), Finance knowledge, critical thinking.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using a desktop computer in a professional environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse and/or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time.
• Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or training courses as needed.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Range(s):

Level I - Minimum $18.00 - Maximum $20.00

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation Range(s):

Level I - Minimum $18.00 - Maximum $20.00

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the CDPHP Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.