Network Relations Internship

Wellmark, Inc.

Network Relations Internship

Des moines, IA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Network Relations Internship will support our Provider Relations and Engagement team in our Health Care Innovation Division. What does the Provider Relations and Engagement team do at Wellmark ? This team **** drives strategic initiatives for Wellmark's relationships with network participating providers as well as provider communication and education efforts. This role will actively partner with multiple areas across the division including Network Economics, Provider Relations, Payment Integrity, Government Network teams and Network Performance teams.

    What projects might I support While projects may vary, examples of your contributions could include:

    • Gain day to day experiences of collaborating various leaders and teams; focus on small scale deliverables, building interpersonal relationships, exposure to cross divisional elements of the Wellmark organization
    • Support team the team in evolving a provide dashboard that consolidates clinical and operational performance data.
    • Collaboration with the IT and data analytics teams to provide input for design and implementation of user-friendly interfaces and data visualization tools.
    • Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine the dashboard.
    • Assist the team in elevating the launch of the network CRM tool with provider-facing teams, a tool that’s crucial for improving engagement and streamlining communication with providers.
    • Load provider data into the CRM system, ensuring that all relevant information is up-to-date and accurate.
    • Update the Network CRM user guide and instructions, providing clear and concise user-friendly documentation

    Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Here’s what’s next! Review the qualifications below. If the position is a match with your passion and interests, submit your application today!

    This internship will start in May of 2026, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Current junior or senior pursuing Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Communications, Marketing, MIS, Analytics or a related field.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the business areas.
    • Experience developing and modifying communications technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
    • Effective organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects that meet timelines and objectives.
    • Demonstrated experience collaborating with others to create new ideas and improve current processes.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites; Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

    Preferred

    • Familiar with technical terminology and concepts and have handled technical communications such as product updates, software rollouts, etc.
    • Prior Internship or office experience
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    _ _ An Equal Opportunity Employer__

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