Summer 2027 Intern Utilization Management

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Detroit is offering an internship to develop analytical and research skills across business units. You will assist in preparing information, support leadership projects, and build a solid understanding of BCBSM products, data, and operations.

The program seeks current undergraduates or graduates with a 3.0+ GPA, enrolled for the duration, and strong Excel/Office skills. Excellent written and verbal communication, independence, and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events (i.e. department wide teambuilding events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student

GPA 3.0+

Enrolled in college/university or Master’s/PhD program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Industry: Health Insurance and Health Care

Level: Non-Manager

JobFamily: Multi-divisional

Compensation: Competitive Total Compensation Package

About Us

When you think of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for health insurance, you can know you’re getting much more. We're a company founded on a tradition of affordable, quality health care for everyone, improving the present and investing in the future.

We offer:

Plans for employers and individuals that meet today’s needs, budgets and lifestyle

The largest network of doctors and hospitals in the state

Lower health care costs Higher quality health care

Grants and programs that promote better health throughout Michigan

Mission: We commit to being our members’ trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.

Legal Disclaimer: EEO Statement: view full text All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. view full text

With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.

Overview

Program Summary

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assistmanagement with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events (i.e. department wide teambuilding events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).

Department Preferences:

1. Optimize FTE utilization by working with a system to better track queue work, and contractor work. 2. Develop reports and metrics to track weekend work completed 3. Analysis of Henry Ford Healthcare Peer to Peer decisions

Preferably a pre‑med student who has some background in data analysis.

The goal would be to improve the team's reporting and metric trending.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.