Medical Intelligence Co-op - Spring 2027

Sun Life Financial; United States; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life offers a co-op opportunity in the U.S. Health and Risk Solutions, joining the Medical Intelligence team to develop training materials for provider research across many specialties.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in healthcare research and navigation while supporting data gathering and SOP development. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a health-related program, able to work full-time in a hybrid arrangement near Wellesley, MA, and prepared to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare research or healthcare field preferred.
• Exceptional internet researching skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Adobe products.
• Proactive, able to manage multiple projects with demanding deadlines.
• Highly-motivated, self-driven, focused, strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile data to develop a library of resources for provider identification for 40+ specialties.
• Collaborate with Medical Intelligence Analysts to develop standard operating procedures for research processes.
• Assist Medical Intelligence Team Leads with updating the team’s SharePoint site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare research

Internet research

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Healthcare information management or related field

Public health

Nursing

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Sun Life,we’redriven by our Purpose: helping our Clientsachieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way. Job Description: You are as unique as your background, experience, and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world. What’s it like to work at Sun Life? You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability. This co-op will be hybrid, and students must be located near and be able to commute to our Wellesley, MA office.

The Role

Sun Life U.S. Health and Risk Solutions is looking for a proactive, positive, and dynamic team player to join our Medical Intelligence team as a co-op student supporting the development of key training materials for conducting provider research for a wide variety of specialties. As a member of the team, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about healthcare research and navigation.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile data to develop a library of resources for provider identification for 40+ specialties
• Collaborate with Medical Intelligence Analysts to develop standard operating procedures for research processes
• Assist Medical Intelligence Team Leads with updating the team’s SharePoint site
• Other duties as assigned

Core skill sets needed for this role

• Experience in healthcare research or healthcare field preferred
• Exceptional internet researching skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Adobe products
• Proactive, able to manage multiple projects with demanding deadlines
• Highly-motivated, self-driven, focused, strong attentive to detail

The Candidate

To be eligible for a co‑op at Sun Life, you must meet the following requirements: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of internship (January2027–June2027) Must be an undergraduate or graduate student in, healthcare information management, health administration, public health, nursing, or related field of study Eligible to legally work in the United States Ability to work full‑time (40hours/week) during co‑op session Compensation for this position will be $25/hr.

Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting End Date: 08/11/2026

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