Job description
Overview
This internship centers on researching and developing advanced healthcare informatics solutions with a specialization in Agentic AI—AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning, decision-making, and goal-directed behavior. The intern will explore applications of Agentic and Generative AI in healthcare, supporting improvements in treatment, payment, and operations. You will play a key role in developing, analyzing, and collaborating on agentic AI projects, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovative research and practical implementation in healthcare environments.
Responsibilities
- Technical Expertise Demonstrates a strong understanding of technology trends, research, and emerging technologies relevant to the healthcare industry, particularly in Generative AI.
- Assists in developing and improving LLMs and ML tools used across the organization.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining an Artificial Intelligence Governance Program.
- Gain hands-on experience in generative AI model development, architecture design, and database management.
- Conduct research on Agentic AI models and their potential impact on healthcare workflows and decision-making.
- Assist in designing, developing, and testing autonomous AI agents and generative AI systems tailored for healthcare informatics.
- Support efforts to establish and maintain an Artificial Intelligence Governance Program with a focus on agentic AI ethics and safety.
- Communication & Collaboration Communicates technology-related updates and requirements to other departments and contributes to presentations for senior management.
- Collaborates with research and development teams, product management, and strategic analysts to support ongoing projects.
- Leadership & Management Partners with Business Units to provide reliable intelligence, validated technology options, and insights on enterprise and industry trends.
- Supports technology project teams by coordinating specific tasks, assisting with day-to-day operations, and contributing to the successful delivery of solutions.
- Assists in collaborative efforts with academic research teams, practicums, internships, and vendor POCs.
- External Relationships & Partnerships Supports vendor evaluations and contributes to collaborations with vendors.
- Assists as a liaison between academic institutions, professional organizations, and research groups as needed.
- Other Complete all responsibilities and goals outlined in the internship program.
- Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this internship.
- It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required and does not constitute an employment agreement.
- This job description is subject to change as Cotiviti’s needs and requirements of the internship evolve.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an advanced degree in healthcare, technology, or a related field (e.g., Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, AI, etc.) with preference of a PhD.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in AI, healthcare technology, or informatics research.
- Strong foundational knowledge in generative AI model development, architectures, and vector databases.
- Hands-on experience with working with Machine Learning and Deep Learning models.
- Experience with LLM/RAG models and LLM fine-tuning is a plus.
- Hands-on experience working with cloud services (AWS/Azure), large data sets, and building data pipelines for ML solutions.
- Experience with vector embeddings and databases is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Mental Requirements: Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
- Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
- No adverse environmental conditions are expected.
- Base compensation ranges from $32.00 to $40.00 per hour.
- Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.
- Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.
- Date of posting: 4/15/2026 Applications are assessed on a rolling basis.
- We anticipate that the application window will close on 08/15/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected. #LI-DNP #LI-LL! #Intern