Enterprise Internship

About the Role

This internship provides practical work experience to college students assigned to various site and system Financial, Accounting, or Revenue Cycle Operations departments throughout Advocate Health. The internship will take place from May 31, 2027, to August 6, 2027, with interns scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday during business hours. This is a remote, work-from-home position, currently approved for residents of specific states.

Key Responsibilities

• Use Excel spreadsheets to develop automated processes and minimize manual efforts.
• Assist in reviewing, analyzing, and investigating discrepancies in charges; make necessary changes for professional and hospital charges.
• Prepare financial and statistical analysis; assist in data extraction and manipulation for trend calculations and performance measurement.
• Participate in the development of detailed cost accounting and productivity standards, utilizing them in financial proformas and budgeting.
• Perform variance analysis on cost accounting and productivity standards.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of procedural prices using costing methodologies, market analysis, and reimbursement information.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Act as support for areas including budgeting, finance, cost accounting, and reporting.
• Apply rules, regulations, and payment mechanisms of government programs and managed care companies to financial activities.
• Assist in performing charge reconciliation by reviewing and verifying patient charges.
• Assist with revenue cycle projects or operational areas such as cash posting, insurance follow-up, and coding.
• Track and update reports as necessary.
• Handle administrative duties and assist support staff with meetings.
• May participate in the development of programs, processes, or applications.
• Assist in investigating and researching questions related to internal financial reporting matters.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel (proficiency required)

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Management, or a related field.
• Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior standing as of Fall 2027.
• Currently enrolled and in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree at a regionally accredited college or university.
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
• No experience required.
• No licensure, registration, or certification required.