Healthcare Strategy & Operations Intern: Hands-On, Impactful

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a healthcare consulting intern to support operations improvement projects for health systems. You will contribute to process redesign, data analysis, and market research while building professional relationships with clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to value-based care engagement models, and collaboration with experienced consultants in a principally in-person environment with flexible work considerations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare consulting.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Staff members onsite at healthcare clients will need updated immunizations per client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work principally with the healthcare operations improvement team in developing and implementing operational and strategic process improvements with health systems.
• Assist in workflow redesign of health system operations using CLEAR™ improvement methodology (Change Management, Six Sigma and Lean).
• Assist in strategic modeling and deployment of resources across the value-based care continuum for health system readiness for value-based and alternative managed care models.
• Apply data analysis to evaluate trends and anomalies in client operations.
• Research market trends and report findings in support of client engagements.
• Develop relationships with clients and demonstrate professionalism and dedication to clients.
• Interact with staff at all levels and with a wide range of clients.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking a healthcare consulting intern to support operations improvement projects for health systems. You will contribute to process redesign, data analysis, and market research while building professional relationships with clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to value-based care engagement models, and collaboration with experienced consultants in a principally in-person environment with flexible work considerations.