Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
General Summary
- The Finance Intern is an entry-level position that provides hands-on experience with healthcare business processes while supporting the Accounting, Finance, Revenue Cycle, Planning, and Decision Support teams. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the intern assists with routine financial activities, reporting, and special projects while learning how financial operations support patient care and business decisions at Phelps Health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Learns healthcare business processes through training, job shadowing, and hands-on assignments.
- Assists Accounting with data entry, account reconciliations, and month-end activities.
- Supports Finance with budgets, forecasts, and reviews of revenue and expenses.
- Assists Revenue Cycle with routine reporting and learns billing, payment, and account follow-up processes.
- Supports Planning and Decision Support by gathering information for business analyses and special projects.
- Prepares and updates spreadsheets, reports, and presentations, checking information for accuracy.
- Works with team members, communicates questions, and completes assigned tasks on time.
- Maintains confidentiality, follows organizational policies, and performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
- No prior professional experience required.
- Coursework or experience involving accounting, finance, spreadsheets, or data analysis preferred.
Licensure and Certification
Mental/Physical Requirements
- Considerable mental concentration for sustained periods of time with attention to detail of paramount importance. Pressures at times, accuracy, and interruptions. Must handle confidential material. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stooping. Vision and hearing must be good. Must have finger dexterity and complete use of hands and arms. Computer proficiency required. Must have excellent customer service skills and patience in dealing with difficult situations.
Working Conditions
- Exposure to normal office environments.
At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
