Salary Range:  $45,760.00 (Min.) - $45,760.00 (Mid.) - $52,024.00 (Max.)

 

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.

Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.
 

Job Summary

As the student intern enters the company, this position is expected to assume, as much as possible, the role of a regular staff member. 

Duties

Assists with specialized project and administrative tasks to ensure the coordination and completion of all segments of the assigned project. Compiles and consolidates reports and prepares presentation based on findings or outcomes.

 

Assists with various administrative tasks to ensure the coordination and completion of all segments of the assigned project.

 

Completes the project timeline (if applicable) ensuring management reviews and approves it.

 

Conducts research and gathers data for reports and presentations.

 

Compiles and consolidate reports and prepare presentation based on findings or outcomes.

 

Works closely with assigned staff and varying levels of management.

 

Maintains cooperation and participation with key people involved in the project.

 

Adheres to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.

 

Adheres to company policies governing the observation of confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.

 

Assumes personal and professional responsibilities for actions and activities.

 

Maintains professional relationships with company employees, customers and so forth.

 

Utilizes a courteous, enthusiastic, open-minded, critical approach to policies and procedures within the profession.

 

Relates and applies knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting.

 

Duties Continued

Develops a self-awareness in regard to attitudes, values, behavior patterns, and so forth that influence work.

 

Prepares for and utilizes conferences and other opportunities of learning afforded in the company.

 

Being consistent and punctual in the submission of all work assignments to the supervisor and faculty coordinator.

 

Provides the faculty coordinator with periodic progress reports.

 

Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Education Required Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree and field placement program.Education Preferred Experience

Required:
Must have general experience writing, meeting project deadlines and working with basic Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as word, excel and PowerPoint.

Skills Licenses/Certifications Required Licenses/Certifications Preferred Required Training Physical Requirements LightAdditional Information

Student Intern – Regulatory Affairs and Reporting (Compliance)

Internship Overview:
•    The Regulatory Affairs & Reporting team within Compliance serves as LA. Care’s main liaison with regulatory agencies, including the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 
•    The intern will utilize and develop skills related to project management, regulatory affairs and research, data report collection and review, managed care/health plan administration, problem-solving, meeting facilitation, and note-taking.

Possible Internship Duties:
•    Assist in management of regulatory inquiries and report submissions. 
•    Conduct and aggregate regulatory research to identify regulatory requirements impacting the Regulatory Affairs & Reporting team. 
•    Support implementation and enhancements to team processes such as regulatory inquiry and report management. This includes meeting scheduling and coordination, regulatory analysis, documenting workflows, and assisting in process improvement efforts.
•    Provide support for the Medicare Data Validation (MDV) audit, including data collection and review, making updates to work plans/trackers, meeting scheduling and coordination, and regulatory analysis of audit requirements.
•    Support coordination and management of regulator meetings, including collection of meeting deliverables, stakeholder outreach, and note-taking.

Desired Intern Profile & Qualifications:
•    Interest in and desire to learn about healthcare compliance and/or managed healthcare.
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Effective verbal and written communication skills across a variety of stakeholders and settings.
•    Ability to work cooperatively with others.
•    Ability to adapt to changing business needs.
•    (Preferred) Knowledge in compliance and/or managed healthcare.
•    (Preferred) Knowledge in working with technology platforms such as Microsoft 365, SmartSheet, etc.

Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market.  The range is subject to change.

 

L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including

Medical, Dental and Vision Wellness Program Paid Sick Leave