College Coop: Health Equity Analyst - Philadelphia, United States - Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The health equity team supports teams throughout the enterprise to eliminate health inequities by identifying and remediating policies, systems and environmental conditions that support unequal and unfair outcomes for members, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and addressing the social determinants of health that undermine optimal health outcomes.

College Student Job Description:

The Health Equity college student roles primary responsibility is to assess and describe disparities in health outcomes, and potential needs to facilitate targeted intervention and feasible goal setting.

The successful college applicant will have a track record of data management, developing analytical reports, synthesizing, and presenting complex information to stakeholders, and providing evidence-based recommendations.

Required Skills:

Familiarity with local and national data sources applicable to population and public health
Knowledge of the geographic and demographic characteristics of the region and awareness of how residential segregation and historical factors impact hyperlocal social barriers
Strong understanding of the root causes of inequities and the social determinants of health, local communities' resources and needs, barriers to health care access for a culturally diverse, multilingual population.
A thorough understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for equity, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.

Majors:
Public health, anthropology, demography, sociology, social work

Minimum GPA: 3.5