Healthcare Service Internship

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.

Requirements

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).