Enterprise Intern, Finance/Accounting/Revenue Cycle

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +32 more states.

📋 Description

• Acquire hands-on experience in Financial, Accounting, or Revenue Cycle Operations departments across Advocate Health.

• Utilize Excel spreadsheets to create automated processes that reduce manual tasks.

• Examine, analyze, and address charge discrepancies; assist in modifying professional and hospital charges.

• Conduct financial and statistical analyses while extracting and manipulating data for trend analysis and performance metrics.

• Establish cost accounting and productivity benchmarks; apply these to financial pro formas and budgeting, and carry out variance analysis.

• Create and sustain procedural prices utilizing costing methodologies, market analysis, and reimbursement data.

• Develop, communicate, and oversee operating and capital budgets.

• Aid in budgeting, finance, cost accounting, and reporting operations.

• Implement government program and managed care payment regulations and practices in financial activities.

• Assist with charge reconciliation by reviewing and validating patient charges within billing or charge review systems.

• Contribute to revenue cycle projects and operations, including cash posting, insurance follow-up, and addressing physician coding documentation issues.

• Monitor and update reports.

• Manage administrative tasks and support staff during meetings.

• Engage in the development of programs, processes, or applications.

• Research and investigate internal financial reporting inquiries to ensure compliance with Advocate Health policies and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Management, or a related discipline.

• Junior or senior status.

• Active enrollment at a regionally accredited college or university.

• Minimum grade point average of 2.5.

• No prior experience necessary.

• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Excel.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Proven capability to successfully complete assigned tasks.

• Excellent teamwork skills.

• Effective multitasking and prioritization capabilities.

• Integrity, maturity, reliability, positive demeanor, and enthusiasm.

• Must reside in one of the approved states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for benefits.

• Paid Time Off programs available.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health care and dependent care expenses.

• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave offered.

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching.

• Financial wellness initiatives.

• Educational Assistance Program available.

• Potential for annual performance-based salary increases.

• Premium pay options such as shift and on-call pay, when applicable.

• Incentive pay for specific positions.