Pathways to Work Internship
Pathways to Work is a 12-week, paid, on-the-job internship at AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia.
Interns will work in the health care industry and perform tasks such as:
- Interacting with enrollees by telephone
- Using health care databases to track enrollee data
- Assisting in office administration projects
Interns also have an opportunity to receive a professional certification.
Cohort | Program dates | Certifications offered | Community partner |
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I | Spring 2017 | Hospitality Guest Service Gold | YWCA of the National Capital Area |
II | Fall 2017 | Hospitality Guest Service Gold |
YWCA of the National Capital Area |
III | Spring 2018 | Hospitality Guest Service Gold | YWCA of the National Capital Area |
IV |
Fall 2018 |
Hospitality Guest Service Gold Front Desk |
University of the District of Columbia Community College Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning Center — Marion Shadd Campus |
V | Spring 2019 | N/A | N/A |
VI | Fall 2019 — Starting Sept. 16 |
Medical Billing Specialist | Dream Health Group |
Interns will have many resources available, including a coach who will guide them through the program. Interns will also get foundational training in:
- Health care 101 — an overview of our current health care system and the role AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia plays as a managed care organization
- Office essentials — basic computer skills, training in Microsoft Office, general communication skills (such as answering phone calls, taking messages, and using proper greetings), and workplace etiquette
- Financial literacy — how to manage and budget monetary compensation
- Emotional intelligence — how to recognize one’s own feelings and those of others, self-motivate, and manage emotions and relationships
Eligibility
If you are interested in being a part of the next cohort of Pathways to Work, you must:
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be a current District of Columbia resident with proof of address
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
For selected candidates, additional required criteria include:
- Background check
- Drug screening
Pathways to Work is recruiting now for its sixth cohort of interns. Cohort 6 will intern from September 16, 2019, to December 6, 2019, and offer a Medical Billing Specialist certification. Interns will make $14 an hour. Résumé submission closes on Friday, August 16, 2019.
For more information or to partner with the program, please contact pathwaystowork@amerihealthcaritas.com.