Provider Relations Intern - Retail

Are you an aspiring Health Care/Optometric professional looking to gain practical experience in the fields of Health Care, Retail, and Provider Relations so you can expand your skillset? The Provider Relations/Retail Division Internship is an incredible opportunity to put your skills to the test and apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-life business environment.

At VSP Vision, we're on a mission to help people see every possibility-and we do that through our strategic business pillars that work together to connect nearly 90 million patients and their health data to network doctors in a variety of settings across the globe.

As the Provider Relations/Retail Division Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to partner with Health Care and Retail experts and support a dynamic team across its primary functions. You'll have the unique opportunity to gain a broad range of experience in the many elements that contribute to the daily operations of a multi-faceted enterprise and develop critical business competencies through various tasks. During this internship, you may assist with the following duties:

• Leading and managing projects and programs that encourage a deeper understanding of the provider relationships within our five affiliation models across our seven retail brands.
• Developing and supporting initiatives that build brand equity and attract providers to our retail brands.
• Developing and supporting initiatives that expand provider relationships and promote provider satisfaction and retention.
• Working collaboratively with partners across the VSP Enterprise to ensure the needs of all stakeholders are considered in all of our divisional initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Degree or interest in one of the following areas or related subjects: Vision Science, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Provider Relationship Management, Network Development, Healthcare Management, or Health Care Administration.
• Optometry student pursuing a Doctor of Optometry degree seeking a unique opportunity to leverage your knowledge and export skills, shaping transformative solutions that improve the profession.

Qualities of the ideal candidate:

• Experience in relevant topics, including optometry, vision/health care, and provider relationships
• Passionate about vision care and retail, with an appreciation for the diverse and fulfilling ways providers choose to practice
• Strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated, team-player mentality

Job-Related Requirements:

• Facilities to work remotely, including private or semi-private workspace
• Access to high-speed internet
• Technology will be provided

Education Level: 3rd or 4th year college

Degree Target: Healthcare or Vision Care-focused degrees

Program Dates: June 1st to Aug 7th (You must be able to work the full 10 weeks)

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Salary Ranges: $20.00 - $28.50

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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