Quality Data Management Intern

What you will be doing:

Join the Quality Data Management and Operations team to gain hands-on experience in data management, reporting, and AI-driven process improvement. This position works with cross-functional teams and will contribute to impactful projects in healthcare data.

The intern will work the Data Management and Operations teams; Account Management teams; Engineering; project sponsors and project stakeholders to ensure understanding of custom reporting needs, understand database structure and current report output and processes, and make recommendations for how to use various AI models to streamline creation of new and custom SQL.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Optimize SQL queries for customer reporting SQL 45%

• Understand current SQL used to support custom reports.

• Understand how to create new SQL for custom report work

Create Artificial Intelligence Assessment 25%

• Assess current customer reporting processes and recommend AI tools for reporting and process efficiency

• If approved, create a proof of concept if appropriate and there is time

Review Data Processing Workflows 15%

• Review value stream map for data processing within Operations (unrelated to custom report work) and assess how AI could help address gaps in process

Maintain Documentation 15%

• Create documentation to support recommendations, instructions, presentations to project stakeholders or compliance if needed

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Ability to read and write SQL

• Must understand database structures, software and IT technology terminology and issues.

• Written and Verbal Communication Skills - Communicating clearly in both written and verbal form.

• Project Management and Organizational skills.

• Microsoft Project and like applications.

• Self-guided and motivated. Practices active listening.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Experience:

• Experience with and knowledge of various AI platforms and uses

• Experience writing SQL

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom).

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

Education:

• Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, technology, data science or related field(s).

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
·       401k retirement program
·       Paid time off
·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
 

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.  EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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