
Health Administration Intern - Seattle Health
Milliman · Seattle, WA
- On site
- Full-time
- $38,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
Job highlights
- Support healthcare projects and operations.
- Gain exposure to client and internal teams.
- Organize information and track project progress.
- Learn about healthcare operations and client engagement.
- Collaborate with experienced industry professionals.
About the role
Health Administration Intern
The Health Administration Intern supports a variety of projects across multiple lines of business, with opportunities to engage in day-to-day operations, workflow coordination, and cross-team collaboration. This role provides exposure to working with clients and internal teams, helping the intern understand how different parts of an organization come together to deliver services and solutions.
Throughout the experience, the intern will assist with organizing information, tracking progress, and contributing to ongoing initiatives, while gaining insight into healthcare operations and client engagement. The position is designed to provide hands-on learning in a collaborative environment and build a foundational understanding of how projects and processes are managed across a complex organization. While somewhat flexible on timing, we expect the intern to work onsite from our Seattle office for a 12-week period during the May 2026 – August 2026 timeframe.
About Our Practice
Milliman’s Seattle Health Practice partners with a broad spectrum of organizations, including insurance companies, health plans, government agencies, healthcare providers, reinsurers, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), health technology firms, and employers. Our team includes over 180 actuarial professionals, supported by expert consultants, IT specialists, and dedicated operations staff.
Join Milliman and collaborate with some of the most accomplished professionals in the health industry. Our mentor program ensures you have a dedicated colleague to guide your career growth, providing the support and resources you need to thrive. For motivated candidates, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance professionally while making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will support a range of core tasks and responsibilities, including assisting with coordination of project activities, organizing and tracking key deliverables, and helping to document processes and workflows. You will have the opportunity to contribute to client-facing and internal work across multiple lines of business, gaining exposure to how teams collaborate to deliver results.
Additional responsibilities may include conducting basic research and analysis, preparing summaries or materials for meetings, and supporting efforts to improve operational processes. Throughout the experience, you will work closely with team members to build an understanding of healthcare operations, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Professional Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Basic understanding of healthcare systems, operations, or policy (coursework or prior experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to gather, organize, and summarize information effectively
Personal Qualifications
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and follow-through on tasks
- Adaptability and comfort working across multiple teams or subject areas
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior internship or experience in healthcare, consulting, or a related field
- Exposure to project coordination, operations, or workflow improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
- Interest in healthcare strategy, operations, or client-facing work
- Experience working in team-based or cross-functional environments
Individual(s) must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future.
The expected application deadline for this job is April 30, 2026.
Location
This position is based out of the Milliman office in Seattle, Washington. Candidates hired into this role must be willing to work onsite full-time.
Compensation
The hourly wage for this role is $21.00 - $38.00. A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related
- 401(k) Plan – When an employee reaches 1,000 hours worked within 12 consecutive months, they become eligible for a 401(k) plan that includes a company matching program and profit-sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work; Interns, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees will earn PTO each pay period, based on 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
- Transportation – Pre-tax savings for eligible transit and parking
Who We Are
Independent for over 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.
Milliman invests in skills training and career development, and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our web site (https://www.milliman.com/en/social-impact) to learn more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, inclusion, and sustainability.
Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Key skills/competency
The Health Administration Intern role at Milliman requires a blend of organizational, communication, and analytical skills within the healthcare sector. Key competencies include:
- Healthcare Operations and Systems
- Project Coordination and Workflow Management
- Client Engagement and Collaboration
- Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Research and Information Synthesis
- Adaptability and Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving in Healthcare Settings
Skills & topics
- Health Administration Intern
- Healthcare Operations
- Project Coordination
- Client Engagement
- Workflow Management
- Internship
- Seattle
- Milliman
- Public Health
- Business Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Team Collaboration
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework in Health Administration, Public Health, or Business, and emphasize organizational and Microsoft Office skills.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Express your interest in healthcare operations, client engagement, and Milliman's specific work.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your organizational abilities, teamwork experience, and understanding of healthcare systems.
- Showcase your skills: Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and your ability to gather and summarize information effectively.
- Research Milliman: Understand their health practice, client base, and commitment to professional development.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Health Administration Intern position at Milliman?
- The Health Administration Intern position at Milliman is a 12-week program, typically running from May to August 2026.
- What are the educational requirements for the Health Administration Intern role?
- Candidates for the Health Administration Intern role should be currently pursuing a degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
- What is the work arrangement for this Health Administration Intern position?
- This Health Administration Intern position is an onsite role, requiring full-time work at Milliman's Seattle office.
- What is the hourly wage range for the Health Administration Intern position?
- The hourly wage for the Health Administration Intern role at Milliman ranges from $21.00 to $38.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Does Milliman offer sponsorship for work authorization for the Health Administration Intern position?
- No, individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Health Administration Intern at Milliman?
- Key responsibilities include supporting project coordination, organizing deliverables, documenting processes, conducting basic research, and assisting with client-facing and internal work.
- What is the application deadline for the Health Administration Intern position?
- The expected application deadline for the Health Administration Intern position is April 30, 2026.
- What kind of professional development opportunities are available for interns at Milliman?
- Milliman offers a mentor program to guide career growth and provides access to various learning and development opportunities.