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Applicants must be eligible to begin work on the date of hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD will NOT sponsor applicants for work visas in this position.

Arkansas Blue Cross is only seeking applicants for remote positions from the following states:

Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Flex

Job Summary

The Health Equity Intern will have a unique opportunity to help inform, disseminate, and implement the health equity strategy across the enterprise. Projects will include efforts in categories such as health equity education, using data to identify and address health disparities (both in general and disease specific), and interventions to reduce disparities through real world application. Participants will gain experience interacting with community and Enterprise leaders and developing external partnerships. Policy considerations will also be explored. Our team strives to integrate best practice research in addressing health equity from a health plan perspective. Participants will be exposed to and may participate in program evaluation for multiple initiatives. Finally, success will be an increase in understanding how a health plan can simultaneously improve population health, address health equity, and positively impact business strategy.

The Summer Internship Program at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a key source for identifying, attracting and developing future talent within our company. We are seeking self-motivated candidates who possess a strong technical aptitude, keen analytical, problem-solving ability, excellent communication skills, and leadership skills.

This program is a great way to gain a head start on your career by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, connecting with employees and managers throughout the company, and potentially building a future career at the company. Through hands-on relevant work experience, the internship program will allow the student or graduate to learn the business of Arkansas Blue Cross.

Interns will receive professional coaching and participate in team building exercises. Weekly leadership forums are required where the intern will participate in open discussions regarding the corporate business and culture

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Intern I
1. Sophomore year in college (At least 30 credit hours but fewer than 60 credit hours).
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. A minimum of 6.0 college credit hours in one of the requested disciplines.
4. Intern must live in Arkansas during the internship program (Relocation expense will not be paid.)

Intern II
1. Junior year in college (At least 60 credit hours but fewer than 90 credit hours).
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. A minimum of 12.0 college credit hours in one of the requested disciplines.
4. Intern must live in Arkansas during the internship program (Relocation expense will not be paid.)

Intern III
1. Senior year in college (At least 90 credit hours).
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. A minimum of 18.0 college credit hours in one of the requested disciplines.
4. Intern must live in Arkansas during the internship program (Relocation expense will not be paid.)

Intern IV
1. Bachelor’s degree in requested discipline or a related degree if applicable
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Intern must live in Arkansas during the internship program (Relocation expense will not be paid.)

***Internal candidates are not eligible for internships***

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Literacy
Oral & Written Communication
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Analytical
Learning Quickly
Teamwork
Project Experience
Presenting to Groups
Presentation Development
Problem Solving
Highly Motivated Self-Starter
• Work Ethics
• Microsoft Office

Skills

Analytical, Computer Literacy, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, Presentation Development, Presenting to Groups, Problem Solving, Professional Ethics, Project Experience, Self-Starter, Strong Interpersonal Skills (Inactive), Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Responsibilities

Assists with various job functions as needed, Participates in projects as needed

Certifications

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Seasonal (Seasonal)

ADA Requirements

1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.