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Healthcare Service Internship

Company: CareDesk

Job Location: Sacramento, California, United States

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Date Posted: April 06, 2025

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Seeking Current College Students and Recent Graduates!

Summer Internship: Healthcare Services

CareDesk is excited to offer a Summer Internship for motivated and bright individuals interested in gaining valuable experience across a variety of healthcare administration and revenue cycle management roles. This is an excellent opportunity to explore different career paths and discover which area within Patient Financial Services, Billing/Finance, and Healthcare Administration aligns with your interests. As an intern, you will have hands-on exposure to key responsibilities across multiple job functions, with the potential to transition into a full-time position after the internship.

Location: In-person (Greater Sacramento Area, CA)

Roles & Responsibilities:

As an intern at CareDesk, you will rotate through various departments, providing support and gaining experience in the following areas:

1. Patient Financial Services:

  • Verifying patient insurance benefits and documenting inpatient progress notes.
  • Following up with patients to ensure payment of outstanding co-pays, balances, coinsurance, etc.
  • Responding to patient calls regarding billing questions and financial policies.
  • Conducting patient consultations to review and answer questions about financial policies.
  • Requesting insurance authorizations and reviewing benefits and coverage from insurance providers.

2. Billing/Finance Associate:

  • Assisting with manual and electronic payment postings, including handling Prop 56 data entry.
  • Performing reconciliation of payment postings and reviewing 1099 forms from insurance.
  • Assisting in invoicing, payment processing, and creating financial reports.
  • Conducting data entry tasks and updating financial records for clients.

3. Healthcare Administrative Assistant:

  • Supporting the healthcare administration team with organizing documents, scheduling meetings, and maintaining client accounts.
  • Assisting with credentialing, verifying and updating medical professional information.
  • Writing correspondence, maintaining office policies, and preparing regular reports.
  • Helping with administrative tasks related to client site visits and supporting the healthcare team in meeting compliance standards.

What We Offer:

  • Career Growth: Exposure to multiple departments and mentorship to help you grow in your career.
  • Full-time Opportunity: High-performing interns may be offered full-time positions upon completion.

Why CareDesk?

CareDesk is a growing Management Services Organization and Revenue Cycle Management company that values mentorship, training, and community. We serve medical practices in Northern California and provide a positive, inclusive work environment where you’ll gain real-world experience and build your career in the healthcare industry.

Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Suite.
  • Basic knowledge of healthcare systems or billing/finance a plus (but not required).

Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.

“Orison Swett Marden”
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