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Product Specialist Medicare Intern

BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota

April 17, 2024
About Blue Cross Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is one of the most recognized and trusted health care brands in the world with 2.5 million members. We're committed to reinventing health care to improve health for our members and the community. We hope you'll join us. How Is This Role Important to Our Work? Our summer intern will support the Government Programs Product team as it prepares for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (10/1-12/7) and the launch of its 2025 products on 1/1/2025. Readiness activities include reviewing Medicare marketing materials and member communication documents for medical and prescription drug benefit accuracy; development of materials (presentations, "sell" sheets, talking points) to support broker education of upcoming benefit changes for 2025. Our summer intern will also participate in product development initiatives and planning for 2026 and beyond. Product development initiatives and planning may include identifying process improvement efficiencies, project management, and strategy support. A few highlights of this summer internship include: Access to executive Blue Cross and Blue Shield leadership through introductory meetings scheduled on behalf of the intern Opportunity to engage in additional projects related to your areas of career / business interest in addition to internship project Attendance at key business unit meetings with divisional leadership Bi-weekly meetings with Director of Government Programs Product to discuss your internship, healthcare, other topics of interest and career development Opportunity to connect with the Medicare broker community at key events in which Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN is a participant Day in the Life Review marketing and member communication documents for health plan product and benefit accuracy Develop talking points and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Medicare products Co-create power point presentations on Medicare products for broker awareness Provide support to BCBSMN sales team at local conferences (attend broker sessions, support BCBSMN information booth) Participate in product development and planning meetings Support overall Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (10/15-12/7) readiness Nice to Have: Interest in healthcare, insurance, Medicare, or government programs Experience or strong interest in proofreading, editing, writing Strong communication and collaboration skills Required Skills and Experiences: College graduation date from 4-yr program by Spring 2026 or earlier Working knowledge of Microsoft software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail Ability to prioritize projects and juggle changing priorities while working under tight deadlines Excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Make A Difference Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com. All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.