What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCAN Intern-Graduate ( IT) position at SCAN?
Title: Summer Intern – Graduate (IT)
Location: Long Beach, California
Work Mode: Mostly Remote
About SCAN
SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 285,000 members across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. For more than 40 years, SCAN has been a mission-driven organization committed to keeping seniors healthy and independent. SCAN is known throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in senior healthcare innovation. Employees at SCAN are talented professionals who support older adults on their aging journey while also driving strategic advancements in healthcare. To learn more, visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
About Our Internship Program
The Graduate Intern position will expose graduate-level data science students to the departments within SCAN, as well as current industry practices. The intern will support the business on a variety of tasks, including fine-tuning of AI models and cloud software development activities, presenting finding and special projects.
As an IT Intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in:
AI AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - 50%
We’re looking for candidates who have:
At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
Location: Long Beach, California
Work Mode: Mostly Remote
About SCAN
SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 285,000 members across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. For more than 40 years, SCAN has been a mission-driven organization committed to keeping seniors healthy and independent. SCAN is known throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in senior healthcare innovation. Employees at SCAN are talented professionals who support older adults on their aging journey while also driving strategic advancements in healthcare. To learn more, visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
About Our Internship Program
The Graduate Intern position will expose graduate-level data science students to the departments within SCAN, as well as current industry practices. The intern will support the business on a variety of tasks, including fine-tuning of AI models and cloud software development activities, presenting finding and special projects.
As an IT Intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in:
AI AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - 50%
- Develop against, and implement, advanced AI models, focusing on Open AI family and exploring lower-cost alternatives that meet business needs.
- Utilize prompt engineering techniques to enhance model performance, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Deploy AI models into different environments and integrate AI solutions with existing systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compatibility.
- Develop testing strategies and frameworks to validate the correctness and robustness of AI systems through unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
- Explore and experiment with novel approaches in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), or automation.
- Leverage APIs effectively for integration purposes and develop custom APIs and plug-ins to extend functionality.
- Ensure AI systems comply with ethical guidelines, privacy regulations, and legal requirements, addressing concerns related to bias, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
- Participate in strategic research discussions.
- Support project planning, execution and analyses.
- Assist in preparation of presentations.
- Conducts a special project based on real-time business opportunities.
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- Currently enrolled in MBA degree program: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft models, and developing NLP solutions.
- Expertise with Microsoft Azure, especially Azure AI and Azure Machine Learning.
- Ability to develop and integrate APIs for AI solutions.
- Skilled in creating robust testing strategies for AI systems.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact both inside and outside the organization.
- Committed to continuous improvement in a dynamic industry.
- Flexible and willing to handle an ever-changing work environment.
- Willingness to learn & A passion for healthcare.
- Program Duration: June to September (exact dates may vary).
- Location: Remote/hybrid, with potential opportunities to visit SCAN’s headquarters in Long Beach.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Application Process: Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest outlining your passion for IT in healthcare and what you hope to gain from this experience.
- This internship is designed to be a transformative learning experience, equipping interns with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the healthcare industry or related fields.
At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
