Summer 2027 Reimbursement Analyst Undergraduate Intern

Location: PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania; MD, Working at Home - Maryland; WA, Working at Home - Washington; NC, Working at Home - N Carolina; LA, Working at Home - Louisiana; KY, Working at Home - Kentucky; KS, Working at Home - Kansas; IN, Working at Home - Indiana; IL, Working at Home - Illinois; GA, Working at Home - Georgia; IA, Working at Home - Iowa; FL, Working at Home - Florida; CO, Working at Home - Colorado; CA, Working at Home - California; DE, Working at Home - Delaware; CT, Working at Home - Conneticut; AR, Working at Home - Arkansas; AZ, Working at Home - Arizona; AL, Working at Home - Alabama; AK, Working at Home - Alaska; NV, Working at Home - Nevada; VT, Working at Home - Vermont; TN, Working at Home -Tennessee; ID, Working at Home - Idaho; OK, Working at Home - Oklahoma; HI, Working at Home - Hawaii; MS, Working at Home - Mississippi; UT, Working at Home - Utah; NH, Working at Home - New Hampshire; NM, Working at Home - New Mexico; WY, Working at Home - Wyoming; ND, Working at Home - North Dakota; SD, Working at Home-South Dakota; RI, Working at Home - Rhode Island; WV, Working at Home - W Virginia; MO, Working at Home - Montana; TX, Working at Home - Texas; DC, Working at Home - Dist of Col; OH, Working at Home - Ohio; NJ, Working at Home - New Jersey; OR, Working at Home - Oregon; SC, Working at Home-South Carolina; MO, Working at Home - Missouri; VA, Working at Home - Virginia; MA, Working at Home -Massachusetts; NE, Working at Home - Nebraska; MN, Working at Home - Minnesota; MI, Working at Home - Michigan; WI, Working at Home - Wisconsin; NY, Working at Home - New York; ME, Working at Home - Maine

Company :Highmark Inc.

Job Description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Summer 2027 Reimbursement Analyst Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience through direct exposure to healthcare payer reimbursement structures, methodologies, and operational processes. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals by providing meaningful experience in reimbursement strategy, reimbursement policy, provider payment methodologies, and healthcare financial operations.

Interns will work closely with reimbursement professionals and business partners to gain insight into how reimbursement decisions impact provider relationships, healthcare affordability, cost management, and overall business performance. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reimbursement functions, including reimbursement operations, reimbursement strategy development, fee schedule creation and modeling, value-based reimbursement initiatives, and collaboration with actuarial and healthcare business teams.

The program provides hands-on training and real-world experience within the reimbursement strategy organization while exposing participants to career opportunities across reimbursement operations, actuarial services, value-based payment programs, provider economics, healthcare finance, and related business areas. Interns will contribute to projects that support reimbursement policy evaluation, payment methodology analysis, pricing and fee schedule development, operational process improvements, and strategic business initiatives.

Typical responsibilities include providing support services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the Reimbursement Strategy team, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the department, assisting in the planning and implementation of initiatives, conducting research and analysis, preparing reports and recommendations, and supporting efforts that contribute to informed reimbursement and business decision-making. Through mentorship, collaboration, and project-based learning, interns will develop analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills while gaining valuable exposure to the healthcare payer environment.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals.  To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.

2. Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area.  Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

3. Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.

4.  Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.

5. As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alte