Summer Intern: Population Health Analyst

Independence Blue Cross, LLC in; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia is seeking a Summer Intern to support the Population Health team by analyzing healthcare quality, utilization, and provider performance data. The role provides hands‑on experience with healthcare data, quality measures, and population health initiatives focused on preventive care and chronic disease management.

You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop actionable insights, assist with provider performance reporting, and contribute

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, or Healthcare Administration.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Excel, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Interest in healthcare quality, population health, and provider performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze claims, clinical, and quality performance data for primary care provider groups.
• Assist with development of provider performance reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify opportunities for improving member outcomes and provider performance.
• Create visualizations and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support provider outreach initiatives through analysis of care gap and member engagement data.
• Collaborate with Population Health staff on quality improvement projects.
• Research industry best practices and emerging population health trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Public Health/Health Informatics/Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summer Intern: Population Health Analyst

Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.

At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!

About The Department:

Population Health is an external facing team. The Population Health team works directly with primary care providers in PA & NJ to ensure our members are receiving quality care, closing preventive quality gaps for Medicare & Commercial performance, and improving member/provider experience.

Job Description:

The Population Health Summer Intern will support the Population Health team in analyzing healthcare quality, utilization, and provider performance data to help primary care providers improve patient outcomes and close care gaps. This internship provides hands‑on experience working with healthcare data, quality measures, provider performance reporting, and population health initiatives focused on preventive care and chronic disease management. The intern will collaborate with various stakeholders in population health and other teams to develop actionable insights that support quality improvement strategies.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Analyze claims, clinical, and quality performance data for primary care provider groups.
• Assist with the development of provider performance reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify opportunities for improving member outcomes and provider performance.
• Create visualizations and presentations to communicate findings to internal/external stakeholders.
• Support provider outreach initiatives through analysis of care gap and member engagement data.
• Collaborate with Population Health staff on special projects involving quality improvement.
• Research industry best practices and emerging population health trends.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Public Health or Health Informatics or Healthcare Administration
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Interest in healthcare quality, population health, and provider performance improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Communication and presentation skills
• Critical thinking

Education:

• Pursuing a degree in Public Health (Master’s Preferred), Health Administration, Health Informatics
• Current Junior, Senior, or Recent grad up to one year
• 3.0+ or greater

Program Dates

Program Completion Date: August 6 th , 2027

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week)

Location

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Inclusion and Belonging

At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

About Our Company

Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.

At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com . We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.