Quality Intern

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

As a Quality Intern at Essen Healthcare, you will support efforts to improve patient care and health outcomes through data-driven initiatives aligned with HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures. This role involves clinical data abstraction, patient engagement, and participation in community-based health initiatives—all contributing to Essen’s value-based care and quality improvement goals.

1. Chart Review & Data Abstraction

a. Review electronic medical records to identify and close care gaps for HEDIS measures such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol management, and preventive screenings.

b. Conduct diagnosis review and verify completeness of documented conditions.

c. Abstract critical data points including demographics, procedure and diagnosis codes, and service dates in alignment with HEDIS guidelines.

d. Participate in team overviews and reviews of abstraction findings.

2. Patient Outreach & Education

a. Conduct outreach calls to patients with uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, or those with pending lab orders, to encourage timely follow-up and adherence to care plans.

b. Educate patients on the importance of chronic condition management and help schedule follow-up PCP appointments or lab visits as needed.

c. Perform SDOH (Social Determinants of Health) screenings by calling patients to assess needs related to access to care, food insecurity, housing, and transportation.

3. Community Engagement & Events

a. Participate in a full calendar of patient engagement events, including Saturday health fairs and plan-sponsored community events (typically 10 AM – 2 PM).

b. Assist with at-home services such as eye exams and blood pressure checks for patients, initially shadowing a team member and eventually conducting visits independently if comfortable.

4. Medication Adherence (Part D Support)

a. Support medication adherence efforts by contacting patients, coordinating refills, confirming availability with pharmacies, and resolving pickup barriers.

b. Help improve STAR ratings by ensuring adherence to prescriptions for chronic conditions.

Your work will directly support Essen Healthcare’s mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will help close care gaps, improve chronic condition management, and elevate overall performance across HEDIS and STAR measures—while gaining hands-on experience in clinical quality, patient engagement, and public health initiatives.

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population