Summer Intern - Population Health

Job Description:

The Population Health Intern will support the Population Health team in its efforts to improve HEDIS quality measures and advance health equity initiatives in collaboration with primary care providers. This internship offers hands-on experience in public health data analysis, strategic planning, and provider engagement. The intern will assist with report generation, brainstorming solutions for social determinants of health (SDoH), and preparing materials for internal and external meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Pull and organize data reports to support HEDIS quality improvement initiatives.

Support meeting preparation by creating agendas, slide decks, and summary documents.

Assist in identifying trends and gaps in care across primary care practices.

Collaborate with team members to develop strategies that promote health equity and improve patient outcomes.

Participate in cross-functional discussions to understand the systems and factors that influence population health.

What You’ll Learn:

Real-time exposure to population health strategy within a healthcare organization, including how insurance and care delivery models influence health outcomes

Critical thinking and strategic planning skills through active participation in quality improvement and equity-focused initiatives

Team collaboration and communication by working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff across departments

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field

Understanding of public health principles, practices, and methodologies

Knowledge of health equity, health literacy, and social determinants of health

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present data and findings clearly

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with healthcare data or quality metrics (e.g., HEDIS)

Familiarity with community health or provider engagement initiatives

Interest in health policy, care coordination, or value-based care models

Preferred Majors:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field

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.