College Intern I - Summer 2026 - Quality Improvement

Summer College Internship Program

The Summer College Internship Program is a 10-week, paid internship experience that provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to attend development workshops, network, and be part of our company. Our college interns work on meaningful projects, are mentored under their respective managers, and continue to develop throughout the entire summer. In addition, through the internship program, our interns can attend development workshops that are focused on key business concepts. Interns may work within the skills-based tracks of Business Administration, Information Technology, Actuarial, Human Resources, Analytics & Data, Communications, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Project Management, Clinical Studies, Customer Experience, Digital Operations, and other non-technical and / or technical based degree programs.

This is a paid 10-week summer internship from the first Monday in June to the second Friday in August (up to 40 hours per week). May reside in either a technical or non-technical area. Development events are provided to help with the transition from school to the corporate environment. Housing is not provided as part of our program.

Essential Accountabilities

• Specific duties will vary with assignment; specific divisional callouts are listed below.
• This position plays a critical role in ensuring alignment with NCQA accreditation standards across several key operational areas, including Quality Management and Improvement, Population Health Management, Network Management, Utilization Management, Credentialing and Recredentialing, and Members' Rights and Responsibilities.
• The individual in this role is responsible for ensuring that all activities within these domains support the organization's overarching goals of enhancing care quality and improving the member experience.
• Through systematic auditing and monitoring, the position assesses compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, identifies gaps, and ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Additionally, the role is actively involved in conducting root-cause analyses to uncover underlying issues and contributes to the development and execution of process improvement initiatives.
• This ensures not only compliance but also continuous advancement in operational effectiveness and member satisfaction.
• Works with a mentor and supports key strategic projects.
• Responsible for work assignments and possible responsibilities that vary according to business need and departmental opportunities, in addition to student's qualifications.
• Functions performed are non-technical and / or technical in nature and will cover a broad range of business-related projects.
• Creates and delivers presentation at completion of internship.
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements

One Mission. One Vision. One I.D.E.A. One you.

Together we can create a better I.D.E.A. for our communities.

At the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, we're on a mission to make our communities healthier, and we can't do it without you. We know inclusion of all people helps fuel our mission and that's why we approach our work from an I.D.E.A. mindset (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). By activating all of our employees' experiences, skills, and perspectives, we take action toward greater health equity.

We aspire for our employees' interests and values to reflect the communities we live in and serve, and strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

OUR COMPANY CULTURE :

Employees are united by our Lifetime Way Values & Behaviors that include compassion, pride, excellence, innovation and having fun! We aim to be an employer of choice by valuing an inclusive workforce, innovative thinking, employee development, and by offering competitive compensation and benefits.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Range(s) :

Level I - Minimum $18.00 - Maximum $20.00

Level II - Minimum $21.00 - Maximum $23.00

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and / or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.