Quality Intern

Quality Intern As a Quality Intern at Essen Healthcare, you will support efforts to improve patient care and health outcomes through data-driven initiatives aligned with HEDIS measures. This role involves clinical data abstraction, patient engagement, and participation in community-based health initiativesall contributing to Essen's value-based care and quality improvement goals. Responsibilities Chart Review & Data Abstraction Review electronic medical records to identify and close care gaps for HEDIS measures such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol management, and preventive screenings. Conduct diagnosis review and verify completeness of documented conditions. Abstract critical data points including demographics, procedure and diagnosis codes, and service dates in alignment with HEDIS guidelines. Participate in team overviews and reviews of abstraction findings. Patient Outreach & Education Conduct outreach calls to patients with uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, or those with pending lab orders, to encourage timely follow-up and adherence to care plans. Educate patients on the importance of chronic condition management and help schedule follow-up PCP appointments or lab visits as needed. Perform SDOH (Social Determinants of Health) screenings by calling patients to assess needs related to access to care, food insecurity, housing, and transportation. Community Engagement & Events Participate in a full calendar of patient engagement events, including Saturday health fairs and plan-sponsored community events (typically 10 AM 2 PM). Assist with at-home services such as eye exams and blood pressure checks for patients, initially shadowing a team member and eventually conducting visits independently if comfortable. Medication Adherence (Part D Support) Support medication adherence efforts by contacting patients, coordinating refills, confirming availability with pharmacies, and resolving pickup barriers. Help improve STAR ratings by ensuring adherence to prescriptions for chronic conditions. Qualifications Your work will directly support Essen Healthcare's mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will help close care gaps, improve chronic condition management, and elevate overall performance across HEDIS and STAR measureswhile gaining hands-on experience in clinical quality, patient engagement, and public health initiatives. Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population