Type of Student: Undergraduate
College Major Preference: Business, Medical Billing/Coding, Occupational Safety, Risk Management
Anticipated length of Internship Project: Continuous (Completion of freshman year preferred)
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
When would you like the student to start/end? Start June 1, 2019 and continue through August 15, 2019
Is this a paid position? No
Who will mentor the Intern?
This internship is an extension of academic instruction and provides the opportunity to turn classroom instruction into practical application in the workplace. The intern will draw upon the knowledge gained through their college coursework in order to perform the principal assignment and/or projects of this internship.
Briefly describe the main purpose of the internship: To provide medical billing and support to the Risk Management office.
The intern will be given the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in medical billing, worker’s compensation claims, and standard office procedures.
List preferred experience/courses taken:
- Accounting
- Risk Management
- Medical Terminology/Coding
Describe the Intern's principal learning assignments and/or projects. What will the Intern learn about, be exposed to, or assist with?
The intern will assist and learn n about medical billing for worker’s compensation claims. They will create correspondence, communicate with the adjuster and medical staff and assist with the handling of medical bill issues and payments. The Intern may also assist with the Safety staff’s presentation of training.
Describe what the Intern will achieve through this experience:
The Intern will develop an understanding of the workers compensation claim process along with medical bill review. In addition, the Intern will learn about Safety requirements across the county and will attend several training sessions provided by Safety Coordinators. This will provide additional learning and possible certificate opportunities
Process:
Anne Arundel County Government
Office of Personnel
Attention: Internship Program Coordinator
Post Office Box 6675
Annapolis, Maryland 21401