Visiting Nurse Services (Finance) Internship

The Visiting Nurse Services (Finance) Intern supports the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Team in insurance verification, authorization processes, and financial coordination related to patient services. This role contributes to timely care delivery by ensuring accurate processing of insurance and authorization requirements.

Designed for a high-performing candidate, this internship provides exposure to the intersection of clinical care and healthcare operations, with a focus on how payer systems, reimbursement, and administrative workflows impact patient access and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance coverage for incoming referrals and perform re-verification as needed; document all findings in Epic. 
• Obtain, track, and support precertifications and authorizations, including submitting and reviewing required documentation. 
• Collaborate with insurance providers and internal teams to gather information and communicate updates impacting care delivery. 
• Manage and prioritize Epic work queues to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks. 
• Support documentation integrity through scanning, record maintenance, and resolving data discrepancies. 
• Assist with payer changes, retro authorizations, and related workflow processes. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Learning & Development

• Understand how insurance and authorization processes influence patient care and service delivery. 
• Gain exposure to payer systems and reimbursement structures within healthcare. 
• Develop cross-functional communication skills with clinical and administrative teams. 
• Build a well-rounded perspective on the relationship between clinical care and healthcare operations. 

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time accredited public or private College/University 
• Be in good academic standing
• Work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship 
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident
• Interest in healthcare, finance, or clinical operations. 
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.  
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn new systems (e.g., Epic).