Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond.  As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community.  Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day.  Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.
 

Position Summary
 Looking for a great summer internship experience? Here’s your chance to gain valuable work experience with a leading health care provider. Martin's Point Health Care – an innovative, not-for-profit organization offering care and coverage to residents of Maine and beyond – is looking for talented summer interns to join our team.

As a united force of people caring for people, we’re on a mission to transform the health care system and create a healthier community. Our employees enjoy a culture of trust and respect, where our values – taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun – come to life every day. No wonder Martin's Point has been recognized as a certified Great Place to Work since 2015!

For more information, please visit
https://martinspoint.org/Meet-Martins-Point

And to see how we are supporting health in our communities, please check out our videos at
https://vimeo.com/showcase/6578905
Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are expected to work consistently to demonstrate the mission, vision, and core values of the organization. 

The primary focus of this internship is to work on projects related to the following:

Unclaimed property under Accountant’s supervision:

Compile, reconcile, and maintain spreadsheets for unclaimed property items due for submission during the current fiscal yearHelp prepare letters to vendors/providers with unclaimed property (MS Excel spreadsheet maintenance and mail-merge in MS Word)Manage the inbox for unclaimed property and escalate questions as neededResearch discrepancies using Sage, check registers, and bank data as needed

Vendor maintenance under Senior Accounts Payable Specialist supervision:

Reach out to vendors to update our recordsInvoice data entry

Check handling under Accountant’s supervision (support for accounting assistants):

Preparing PDFs for checks printing according to the instructionsMatching checks with remittances and stuffing them into envelopesPerforming control procedures to ensure accuracy

Premium Billing tasks under Premium Billing Reconciliation Specialist:

Simple Payment Option set upMonitoring the Premium Billing email for the online payment receipts in case there are special instruction notes from membersCorrespondence letters to members printingAnalysis of discrepancy and error reports

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

There are additional competencies linked to individual contributor, provider, and leadership roles. Please consult with your leader to discuss additional competencies that are relevant to your position.

Education

Currently enrolled in a two or four-year undergraduate degree programFocus in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred

Experience

 Experience working in an administrative and/or customer service-oriented environment preferred

Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel(intermediate), or strong willingness to learn

Abilities

Genuine interest in the health care industryAbility to provide the highest level of customer service both to internal and external customers, with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detailAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet and professional mannerAbility to work independently along with work collaboratively across the department and organizationAbility to prioritize tasks within an assigned projectEffective time management skillsFlexibility in tackling assignments of varying complexity

This internship will begin in late May and the duration of the internship program is 12 weeks. Please note that this is a hybrid working arrangement; some work will be done in our Portland offices and some remotely. Interns must live in Maine throughout the 12-week program.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Martin's Point complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jobinquiries@martinspoint.org

Do you have a question about careers at Martin’s Point Health Care? Contact us at: jobinquiries@martinspoint.org