Risk and Insurance Intern - System Wide

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Risk & Insurance Department Internship

The Risk & Insurance Department is responsible for managing the self-insurance and commercial insurance plans through a partnership with the markets, claims management and pro-active risk management to include the minimization of harm to our patients, visitors, employees and the organization.  The intern will assist with both the risk management and insurance activities of the department. The intern will assist with supporting nonclinical and clinical risk management and the coordination of the centralized insurance program.  Lines of business include professional liability, general liability, executive risk, property, cyber liability, crime, reinsurance for the captive, auto, aviation and others.

Location: Remote - Working Eastern time zone hours

Dates: Monday, May 19, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025

Hours: 20 - 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks

Responsibilities:

• Risk Management - Participates in the risk analysis to determine effective loss prevention activities then implements loss prevention activities, including education, related to both clinical and non-clinical policies as directed by the System Director.
• Insurance Renewals – Assists with collection of underwriting information including collecting data needed for the captive, reinsurance, physician, and multiple commercial insurance policy renewals and bonds and also maintains this data for historical purposes.  May also attend underwriting meetings if scheduling permits.
• Asset Management – assist with maintaining databases of insured entities, properties, vehicles, drivers, physicians, etc. in the risk management information system.
• Insurance Policy Review –  Assists with policy review, creating and maintaining schedules of insurance, premiums, policy summaries, etc.  
• Certificates of Insurance - Works with facilities, practice managers, real estate, finance, human resources and other internal departments to manage certificate of insurance requests.
• Surety Program - Works with facilities, practice managers, real estate, finance, human resources and other internal departments to assist with requests for bonds.
• Special Projects - May assist with special projects.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Risk & Insurance, Business, Healthcare or related field
• Strong service orientation
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and sense of accountability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite – specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the leaders and colleagues
• Ability to work independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong time management and organization skills

Professionalism & Integrity

• Displays positive attitude and work ethic
• Adheres to Mission and Mercy Health’s Core Values
• Exhibits professional behavior, integrity and ethical behavior consistently
• Accepts personal responsibility

Communication

• Delivers communications, both oral and written, that are timely, clear and concise
• Applies effective listening skills
• Demonstrates ability to adjust communication style of the audience

Technical Skills

• Develops understanding of projects and how tasks relate to the “big picture”
• Demonstrates ability to research, analyze and conclude on issues
• Asks the right questions to garner an appropriate level of understanding

Teamwork

• Demonstrates ability to work well with others and builds positive relationships with team members
• Represents own interests while working for the good of the team

Focus on Quality & Workload Management

• Delivers a high-quality work product ensuring its completeness and organization is logical
• Uses effective time management skills to complete project work within specified deadlines
• Performs thorough self-reviews of work
• Meets assigned deadlines while performing assigned tasks
• Keeps supervisor informed on a routine basis as to the status of various projects, particularly when a delay or problem arises

Personal Effectiveness

• Takes initiative and is willing to attempt new tasks/responsibilities. Asks questions when unclear of a concept or idea
• Requests challenging assignments to ensure continuous learning
• Actively solicits feedback on performance

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com