Financial Operations Intern

Job Description

Enterprise Internship, Finance/Accounting/Revenue Cyle | Aurora Health Care

The Tone:
This is an internship at Aurora Health Care, with placements across various sites and system departments within the Advocate Health network. Aurora Health Care is part of the larger Advocate Health system, providing healthcare services. This role offers college students practical work experiences to support the alignment of business objectives within Financial, Accounting, and Revenue Cycle Operations departments. The intern’s contributions are vital in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Multiple locations within the Advocate Health network
• Team: Financial, Accounting, or Revenue Cycle Operations departments
• Mission: To provide practical work experience to college students, supporting the alignment of business objectives within Financial, Accounting, and Revenue Cycle Operations.
• Tech Stack: Excel spreadsheets

What You’ll Actually Do
• Automate Processes: Utilize Excel spreadsheets to develop automated processes aimed at minimizing manual efforts within financial activities.
• Analyze Charge Discrepancies: Assist in reviewing, analyzing, and investigating discrepancies in charges, making necessary changes for professional and hospital charges.
• Prepare Financial Analysis: Help prepare financial and statistical analysis, extracting and manipulating data for trend calculations and performance measurement.
• Develop Cost Standards: Participate in developing detailed cost accounting and productivity standards, using them for financial proformas, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Support Revenue Cycle Operations: Assist with revenue cycle projects or operational areas, including cash posting, insurance follow-up, and managing physician coding work queues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Management, or a related field, with freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior standing as of Fall 2027. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: None required.
• Skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel; good written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail; effective multitasking and prioritization skills; strong teamwork skills; current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a grade point average of at least 2.5.