2026 Summer InternLocation:This internship role is scheduled to be flexible. Please be prepared to spend part of your time working remotely and part of your time working from the following location: 2521 Michelle Dr., Tustin, CA 92780.
Department Details:The CTO Applied Data & Analytics (ADA) team drives enterprise-wide innovation by leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and automation to transform care delivery and operational efficiency. Our mission is to enable data-driven decision-making and technology-enabled transformation across Kaiser Permanente. We design and implement scalable solutions in areas such as AI strategy integration, robotic process automation (RPA), predictive analytics, and digital health platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals for value-based care and operational excellence.
Internship Projects:Payer mix modeling,
NLP for documentation
Predictive modeling for readmissions
Computer vision in ophthalmology, radiology, cardiology
Patient profile and behavior prediction,
Formulary optimization
Quality monitoring: Bias audits, regulatory frameworks, patient trust
Target Majors:Data Science
Target Skillset:Technical Skills:
oProficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data analysis and modeling.
oExperience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
oFamiliarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
-Analytical Skills:
oStrong ability to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
oUnderstanding of data governance and compliance principles.
-Soft Skills:
oExcellent communication and presentation skills.
oAbility to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
oCuriosity and adaptability in a fast-paced, innovation-driven setting.
-Preferred:
oExposure to healthcare analytics, AI ethics, or automation technologies.
oInterest in digital transformation and operational efficiency.
Job Summary:Under supervision assists in the provision of information, maintenance of databases, report production and routine data analysis. Work is reviewed for completeness, accuracy and soundness.
Essential Responsibilities:Examples of project support include: Collects, prepares and tracks reports and summaries such as: budget to actual expenditures, production statistics, and utilization of services and statistical records of performance. Performs a variety of data collection and analysis assignments. Prepares ad hoc data requests as directed. Prepares and/or formats graphs, spreadsheets and reports by utilizing office software. May be asked to maintain databases on a regular basis by entering data and preparing data extracts. May extract information from different sources to compile data. Executes existing queries for established reports. Schedules conference calls and meetings. Contributes to the development of presentations materials. Provides administrative and project support as assigned such as copying, filing, entering and extracting data. Engages in and supports project work. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to re-evaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Education
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university program Or recent graduate.
License, Certification, Registration
Additional Requirements:- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - excel, word, access and PowerPoint.
- Proficient with a variety of software applications.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of Access and database experience desirable.
- Prior office experience also desirable.
Primary Location: California,Tustin,Tustin Ranch Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Internship
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Rgnl MG_Care DeliveryAnalytics
Pay Range: $25 - $28.55 / hour Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente.
Travel: No
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.