Enterprise Internship, Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate

About the role

The Administrative Internship provides practical work experiences to graduate students pursuing an accredited Healthcare Administration degree. The intern may be assigned to various site and system Administration departments, or Operations through Advocate Health. The intern will have access to a wide variety of system areas to obtain first-hand knowledge, operational, and strategy experience. The intern is responsible for seeking out specific and substantial studies and projects across the system. These functions support the alignment of business objectives with team members and management in designated business units. The department will further develop specific job standards and guidelines for the internship role.

Responsibilities

• Help manage diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and make meaningful contributions to the progress and work product of these initiatives, meeting project sponsor’s needs.
• Become part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work within the rotation.
• Identify and use internal and external support resources to accomplish work goals.
• Offer information and perspectives regarding current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
• Help build a broad range of healthcare management skills.
• Work effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues and allied health staff across Advocate Health.
• Direct or lead the work of others in a work group or task force.
• Contribute to committee work that is related to assignments.
• Help describe and integrate the functions and relationships of practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; physicians, administrators and other allied health staff; hiring, training, retaining and terminating employees; costs, charges, revenue, providers and payors.
• Seek ways to continuously improve processes and outcomes and provide exceptional patient care.
• Study and apply improvement methodologies including data collection and analysis, group facilitation and implementation strategies.
• Meet with leadership on a regular basis to discuss fellowship and report on progress of current projects.
• Participate in the system’s strategic planning process.
• Assist in development of other programs and services as assigned.
• Assist in managing databases and input information, data, and records.
• Participate in the development of programs, processes or applications.
• Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain presentations.

Requirements

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required: None Required.

Education Required: Currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field with junior or senior standing.

Experience Required: No experience required.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions: Each department will develop mental/physical requirements from the job standards and guidelines. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Skills

• Current enrollment with junior or senior status at a regional accredited college or university.
• Interns are expected to be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree.
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.