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Hackensack Meridian Health

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • Edison

AI generated summary

  • You must be a university student in Risk Management or related field, proficient in Google Suite, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, plus knowledge of legal/medical terms.
  • You will assist in risk evaluations, investigate claims, analyze data, support insurance matters, participate in meetings, and collaborate on special projects within the Enterprise Risk Management Department.

Requirements

  • 1. University Student majoring in Risk Management or related studies.
  • 2. Proficient in Google Suite;
  • 3. Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills;
  • 4. Knowledge of legal and medical terminology;
  • 5. Excellent technological skills and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Participates in Rounding, Safety Huddles, and routine meetings with the site and network Risk Leaders with a focus on understanding organizational harm to include patient safety, team member safety as well as creating a meaningful experience for all across the organization.
  • Participate with key leaders of programs such as Emergency Management, Network Environmental Health and Safety, Team Health, Department of Patient Safety & Quality, as well as the Office of Patient Experience - working closely with those leaders to learn mitigation strategies, and programs to address identified risks.
  • In conjunction with the Risk Manager, the intern will investigate risk management events, reviewing and analyzing events in the ONElink event reporting system, assisting with proactive risk management educational initiatives and mitigation strategies that have an actual or potential impact/injury to patients, visitors and team members.
  • In conjunction with the Risk Manager, the intern will investigate actual or potential claims upon receipt including: obtaining and sequestering evidence, obtaining visit history, obtaining pertinent medical records, searching for potential claim files, and obtaining insurance information.
  • Work with the Risk Manager in processes claims with the appropriate carrier(s) and broker within policy period.
  • Working with the Insurance team and TPA, will learn about the property and casualty insurance portfolio, will review loss runs reports and analyze trends; will work on various insurance matters, including professional liability, general liability, property and auto insurance matters; as well as processing potential claims and handling claims and litigation matters on a day-to-day basis for the various lines of coverage for multiple sites within the Hackensack Meridian Health Care System.
  • Assists in the process of accepting Subpoenas, and Summonses and Complaints; performs legal research as needed.
  • Receives and investigates recall reports of medical device and product problems in collaboration with the Purchasing Dept.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  • Must work independently with general guidance on a wide variety of special projects.
  • All other duties and projects as assigned to assist the Enterprise Risk Management Department to maintain daily activities of the departments.
  • Assists department team members with daily operations as assigned.
  • Works on various projects as needed while gaining working knowledge of the organization and its functions.
  • Represents the Enterprise Risk Management Department on various medical center committees as assigned.
  • Participates in training of team members and in-services provided by the Enterprise Risk Management team.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Intern, Occupational Health Systems position?

The primary focus is to improve safe and trusted healthcare by supporting the enterprise risk management functions within the organization.

What are the main responsibilities of this internship?

Responsibilities include participating in meetings, investigating risk management events, processing claims, assisting with insurance matters, and supporting daily operations within the Enterprise Risk Management Department.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

No prior experience is explicitly required, but a university student majoring in Risk Management or related studies is preferred.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary, along with proficiency in Google Suite and knowledge of legal and medical terminology.

Will I have the opportunity to participate in training sessions?

Yes, interns will participate in the training of team members and in-services provided by the Enterprise Risk Management team.

What type of projects will I be working on as an intern?

You will work on various projects that assist the Enterprise Risk Management Department and gain an understanding of its functions.

Are there opportunities to represent the Enterprise Risk Management Department in committees?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to represent the Enterprise Risk Management Department on various medical center committees as assigned.

Will I receive guidance while working independently on projects?

Yes, while interns are expected to work independently, they will receive general guidance on a wide variety of special projects.

What kind of insurance matters will I learn about during this internship?

Interns will learn about property and casualty insurance, including professional liability, general liability, property, and auto insurance matters.

How does the internship support patient safety and team member safety?

The internship involves participating in safety huddles and meetings focused on understanding organizational harm, and learning mitigation strategies to address identified risks.

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Hackensack Meridian Health

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. In addition to our 18 hospitals, we are home to more than 36,000 team members, 7,000 physicians and 500+ patient care locations, including ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, urgent care centers, physician practice locations, and a fitness and wellness center. Transforming Care Our Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation is dedicated to developing and translating innovations in biomedical sciences to improve outcomes for cancer patients and others with life threatening, disabling and chronic diseases. Our vision at the Center for Discovery and Innovation is to transform today’s ideas into tomorrow’s new health care delivery. Defining Academic Excellence At the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, our mission is to develop our students, residents, fellows, faculty, and health care environment to deliver the highest quality care for all. Our approach is unique as we utilize the best components of different evidence-based teaching methods, and structure our foundational curriculum explicitly to give students what they need to thrive in the modern, technically demanding, clinical setting. We are proud to have two hospitals ranked on New Jersey’s Top 10 Best Hospitals list according to U.S. News & World Report, including Hackensack University Medical Center, the #1 adult and children’s hospital in the state, and Jersey Shore University Medical Center at #6. JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute has also once again been ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals. No matter what, or when, we are ready to care for you. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) To demonstrate our commitment to creating a more equitable and sustainable future, ESG practices are part of our strategic priorities across the network. Read our 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report to learn more about how this critical work is building stronger, healthier and thriving communities across New Jersey and beyond.

Benefits

  • Health and Wellbeing

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Health Plans

  • Learning and Development

    Performance Management & Learning and Development

  • Retirement

    Hackensack Meridian Health 401k Savings Plans

  • Time Off

    Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Former Team Members