2027 Summer Healthcare Strategy & Operations Consulting Intern
Plante Moran
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Business analysisOperationsLean / Six SigmaData analysis
- Work
- On-site in Southfield · internship
- Pay
- $33–$36 an hour
- Skill demand
- Operations51%Business analysis24%Data analysis21%Lean / Six Sigma5%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This internship is within the Management Consulting team, focusing on client's critical business needs. The approach is integrated, designed to help enable and manage growth, drive improvements to the quality of care, leverage critical resources, and mitigate costs and risks. Interns will be treated like entry-level staff and will help instill confidence in organizations by assuring their financial health. The role offers the flexibility to craft healthcare operational and business solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Work principally with the healthcare operations improvement team in developing and implementing operational and strategic process improvements with health systems.
- Assist in the workflow redesign of health system operations using the proprietary CLEAR™ improvement methodology (CLEAR™ combines Change Management, Six Sigma and Lean tools).
- Assist in the strategic modeling, design and deployment of resources across the value based care continuum in support of health system readiness for value based and alternative managed care payment models.
- Apply skills in data analysis to evaluate trends and anomalies in client operations.
- Research market trends and reporting on findings in support of client engagements.
- Develop relationships with clients, demonstrating professionalism and dedication.
- Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels and with clients.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
- Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare consulting.
- Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
- Staff members working onsite at healthcare clients will be required to have updated immunizations per client compliance requirements with federal workplace safety guidelines.
- This internship program is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school following the internship. Candidates who will complete their degree requirements before or during the internship are encouraged to apply for our entry-level opportunities.
- This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
- This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Compensation Range: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour