Intern-Finance

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation invites applications for a Finance Intern. This internship focuses on government reimbursement, revenue analysis, and related financial functions across Baptist’s organization in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Ideal candidates are working toward an accounting degree with substantial coursework and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency with spreadsheets and a detail-oriented, time-managed approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and clear communication.
• Detail oriented with effective time management.
• Pursuing an accounting degree with substantial coursework.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and research patient accounts to ensure proper accounting.
• Analyze root causes of incorrect or denied insurance payments.
• Gather data for month-end closing entries.
• Participate in projects dealing with revenue optimization.
• Complete assigned goals within the internship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Accounting degree coursework

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The Finance Intern opportunity focuses on government reimbursement, revenue analysis, and related financial functions within a dynamic, multi-state healthcare organization. This role offers valuable exposure to the complexities of the healthcare system's financial management across Baptist’s organization in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Job Responsibilities

• Analysis and research related to patient accounts to ensure proper accounting
• Analysis of root causes of incorrect or denied insurance payments
• Projects involving gathering data to make appropriate month end closing entries
• Projects dealing with revenue optimization
• Completes assigned goals

Minimum Required Education

Be working towards a Degree in Accounting with substantial coursework completed or Graduate Student with Accounting Degree. Some upper division coursework. Other degrees and coursework will be considered.

Minimum Required Training

Proficient in spreadsheets and other software/technology solutions

Minimum Required Special Skills

Strong analytical skills. Good communication skills. Detail Oriented with good time management skills. Interested in working for a mission based community organization.