Intern - Medical Policy

* Position is Eligible for Remote / Work from Home Opportunity *

Department: Medical Policy

Job Grade: N11

As a condition of employment physical work location must be in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

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Job Title

Intern Medical Policy

Job Summary

​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Intern Medical Policy position is a formal training/development role with defined responsibilities and a structured work plan for the duration of the internship. The intern will support the Medical Policy team through research, evidence review, and written synthesis of medical policy topics under the direct supervision of a Contractor Medical Director. The internship is designed to provide educational experience aligned with the intern’s academic coursework and culminates in a written final report.

Essential Functions

Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Conducts background research on assigned medical policy topics, including review of clinical literature, publicly available CMS guidance, and existing coverage policies
• Summarizes and synthesizes findings into written briefs for a Medicare policy audience
• ​Assists in reviewing existing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) or related policy documents to understand policy structure and clinical rationale
• Participates in training activities, team meetings, and scheduled check ins with the supervising CMD 
• ​Develops and completes a defined internship project resulting in a written final report 
• ​Creates documentation and written materials in support of assigned work 
• ​Researches and gathers information in support of policy related projects

Non-Essential Duties and Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field as determined by HR
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills
• Possesses knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Above requirements and the following:

• Knowledge of Policy Development and/or Evidentiary review is helpful 
• ​Currently pursuing a Masters or higher degree in Public Policy or related field.

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone usage
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent stooping
• Infrequent lifting up to 15 pounds

Segregation of Duties

Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.

CMS Access Compliance and Regulation Contingency Statement

Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency specific regulations and related clauses included in Noridian's prime contracts with the Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a government-issued identification card.

An employee in this position may be required to possess a “Federal Identification Card” (Federal ID) as a condition of employment. Federal ID’s may include one of the following: Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) card, a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by CMS, or a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by another Federal agency and approved by CMS.  Obtaining a Federal ID and continued eligibility for this position may require the successful completion of a Federal Background Investigation performed by the Federal Government and a residency requirement that you have lived in the United States at least three out of the last five years. Failure to obtain a Federal ID may result in the removal from the position or termination of employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Below is the salary range for potential new hires.

Salary Range: The pay range for this position is $15.66 – $20.60 hourly, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Other Compensation: Incentive Plan & Lifestyle Benefit

This job will be closed 05/06/2026 at 8:00AM CST.  No further applications will be considered.