Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Risk & Insurance Department Internship

The Risk & Insurance Department is responsible for managing the self-insurance and commercial insurance plans through a partnership with the markets, claims management and pro-active risk management to include the minimization of harm to our patients, visitors, employees, and the organization.  The intern will assist with both the risk management and insurance activities of the department. The intern will assist with supporting nonclinical and clinical risk management and the coordination of the centralized insurance program.  Lines of business include professional liability, general liability, executive risk, property, cyber liability, crime, reinsurance for the captive, auto, aviation and others.

Location: Remote - Working Eastern time zone hours

Dates: Monday, May 18, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026 (approx.)

Hours: 20 - 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks

Responsibilities:

Risk Management - Participates in the risk analysis to determine effective loss prevention activities then implements loss prevention activities, including education, related to both clinical and non-clinical policies as directed by the System Director.

Insurance Renewals – Assists with collection of underwriting information including collecting data needed for the captive, reinsurance, physician, and multiple commercial insurance policy renewals and bonds and maintains this data for historical purposes.  May also attend underwriting meetings if scheduling permits.

Asset Management – assist with maintaining databases of insured entities, properties, vehicles, drivers, physicians, etc. in the risk management information system.

Insurance Policy Review – Assists with policy review, creating and maintaining schedules of insurance, premiums, policy summaries, etc.  

Certificates of Insurance - Works with facilities, practice managers, real estate, finance, human resources, and other internal departments to manage certificate of insurance requests.

Surety Program - Works with facilities, practice managers, real estate, finance, human resources, and other internal departments to assist with requests for bonds.

Special Projects - May assist with special projects.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Risk & Insurance, Business, Healthcare, or related field

Strong service orientation

Self-starter with strong work ethic and sense of accountability

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite – specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Must be self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the leaders and colleagues

Ability to work independently

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong analytical skills

Strong time management and organization skills

Professionalism & Integrity

Displays positive attitude and work ethic

Adheres to Mission and Mercy Health’s Core Values

Exhibits professional behavior, integrity, and ethical behavior consistently

Accepts personal responsibility

Communication

Delivers communications, both oral and written, that are timely, clear, and concise

Applies effective listening skills

Demonstrates ability to adjust communication style of the audience

Technical Skills

Develops understanding of projects and how tasks relate to the “big picture”

Demonstrates ability to research, analyze and conclude on issues

Asks the right questions to garner an appropriate level of understanding

Teamwork

Demonstrates ability to work well with others and builds positive relationships with team members

Represents own interests while working for the good of the team

Focus on Quality & Workload Management

Delivers a high-quality work product ensuring its completeness and organization is logical

Uses effective time management skills to complete project work within specified deadlines

Performs thorough self-reviews of work

Meets assigned deadlines while performing assigned tasks

Keeps supervisor informed on a routine basis as to the status of various projects, particularly when a delay or problem arises

Personal Effectiveness

Takes initiative and is willing to attempt new tasks/responsibilities. Asks questions when unclear of a concept or idea

Requests challenging assignments to ensure continuous learning

Actively solicits feedback on performance

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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What we offer

\n \n Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)\n Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts\n Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders\n Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support\n \n

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com