Intern- MaineHealth Medical Group Finance

Description

Medical Group Practices

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 59507

Part Time: 0-20 hours/week

Remote (virtual)

All summer internship applications require both a cover letter and resume to be considered. Please do not apply to more than 3 summer internship positions.

Summary:
Our department consists of eight team members: a Director, two Managers, four Analysts, and one Accountant. We are part of the MaineHealth Medical Group Southern Region and support all southern region practices. Our team is responsible for a wide range of critical financial operations, including:

*Developing annual practice budgets and physician targets.
*Supporting senior practice leaders with strategic financial guidance.
*Creating prospective pro forma for program expansions, physician additions, and other growth initiatives.
*Managing the capital budget for all practices. *Assisting with monthly financial close processes.
*Analyzing monthly financials and providing variance analysis of actual results compared to budget.

Additionally, we handle various daily financial tasks essential to the smooth operation of our practices. Our work plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the southern region practices within MaineHealth.During the summer, the intern will assist with financial and operational tasks that support the southern region practices.

These tasks include:

*Staff Requisitions: Assisting with tracking and processing staffing requests to ensure accurate documentation and timely approvals.
*Capital Budget Support: Contributing to the preparation and analysis of the capital budget, including reviewing project submissions, gathering data, and developing reports to be sent to leaders.
*Operating Budget Support: Helping with the reconciliation of operating budgets, as well as assisting in variance analysis and reporting.
*Daily Financial Tasks: Supporting day-to-day operations, such as data entry, reconciliations, and other finance duties associated with maintaining financial accuracy.

These projects and tasks will provide the intern with exposure to various aspects of healthcare finance while contributing to the success of our team's goals.

Preference will be given to undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing accounting, finance, business administration, or other related majors.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's Degree program, Bachelor's Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact isabella.diamond@mainehealth.org

Additional Information:

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine's largest employer. Visit our website to learn more about the program.

Our interns are a part of our care team and are given access to a retirement plan, if desired, along with numerous other benefits such as professional development opportunities, paid volunteer time, trainings and workshops, networking events, and mentorships through their host department. We also partner with Maine Career Catalyst who hosts free events for interns around the entire state of Maine to help build connections, support career growth, and experience all there is to do in Vacationland outside of the office.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. We're proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career!

Check out our MaineHealth Internship Video.