CW Provider Reimbursement Intern

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana seeks an Provider Reimbursement Intern to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, healthcare economics, and contract strategy. The role involves reviewing large datasets, extracting data with SQL, and modeling reimbursement scenarios to support negotiations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a related Bachelor’s degree, with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and good communication. Louisiana residency is preferred for this internship opportunity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, ISDS, Economics.
• GPA 3.0 preferred; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SQL or willingness to learn.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinker who can present ideas professionally.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing large datasets to support contract negotiations.
• Use SQL to extract and summarize transactional data on a daily basis.
• Interface with healthcare industry software to model reimbursement scenarios.
• Present findings and recommendations using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, ISDS, Economics

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

SQL

Job description

We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities.

Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.

Position Overview:

The Provider Reimbursement team is responsible for researching, evaluating, and setting reimbursements for health care services. Working with over 50 million rows of claims and provider transaction data, the team plays a critical role in supporting contract negotiations and financial modeling. As a Provider Reimbursement Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in data analysis, healthcare economics, and contract strategy.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing large datasets to support contract negotiations.
• Use SQL to extract and summarize transactional data on a daily basis.
• Interface with healthcare industry software to model reimbursement scenarios.
• Present findings and recommendations using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

What We Are Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, ISDS, Economics, or a related analytical field.
• Cumulative GPA: 3.0 preferred; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience with SQL or willingness to learn.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to present ideas professionally.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and team‑oriented.

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to real‑world healthcare data and reimbursement strategies.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Development of technical and professional skills applicable to a career in healthcare analytics or finance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Mission To improve the health and lives of Louisianians.

Company Vision To be the market leader that delivers unsurpassed value to our customers through partnerships across the healthcare system.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is incorporated as Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity company and is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is licensed to sell products only in the state of Louisiana.

We perform background and pre‑employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner. Additionally, we are a Drug Free Workplace. A pre‑employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.

In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, we encourage the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well‑being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.