• Compliance & Privacy Intern

    Mom's Meals (Ankeny, IA)


    Position SummaryThe Compliance & Privacy Intern will work with the Compliance & Privacy team, providing a critical role in ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of ethical conduct and regulatory adherence. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in healthcare compliance, privacy regulations, and operational risk management within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

     

    The Mom's Meals Summer Internship Program is a paid project-based 12-week program beginning May 18, 2026, and ending August 7, 2026. Our project-based internship program provides participants with the training, coaching, and hands-on experience to be successful professionals in their chosen fields. Our internship assignments focus on practical, value-added projects that help create a connection between what is learned in the classroom and what is required in analytic projects. **_Internship location will be onsite/hybrid from our headquarters in Ankeny, IA._** Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

     

    + Read and analyze Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and payor contracts

    + Document specific terms related to compliance, program integrity, privacy, data use, and use/disclosure of PHI

    + Assist in tracking and organizing contract provisions for internal reference

    + Conduct research on emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, TCPA, Medicare/Medicaid updates)

    + Summarize findings to support policy development and strategic planning

    + Support benchmarking efforts against industry best practices

    + Support documentation for the compliance monitoring log

    + Help track issues, complaints, and corrective actions

    + Participate in compliance audits and data collection efforts

    + Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on compliance initiatives

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, HR, and Operations

    + Assist with preparation for committee presentations and leadership updates

    Required Skills and Experience

    + **_Student currently enrolled in Law School_**

    + **_Minimum of 2 semesters of coursework including Health Law and/or a Healthcare Compliance course_**

    + Minimum GPA of 3.0

    + Strong problem-solving and research abilities

    + Solid attention to detail

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills

    + Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership

    Physical Requirements

    + Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

    + Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods

    + Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus