Career Explorer Intern

Essentia Health • Grand Rapids, MN

2d • $12 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

The Healthcare Explorer position provides students and career changers with the opportunity to gain exposure to various healthcare occupations. In this role, individuals will support, observe, and assist healthcare teams in real-world environments. Under supervision, candidates will perform basic duties according to established guidelines while exploring different careers, departments, and functions within our organization.

Requirements

• 16 years of age or older
• Interest and Curiosity in Healthcare: Clear motivation for exploring healthcare careers, as evidenced by prior experiences (e.g., coursework, volunteer work, or personal projects) and/or expressed enthusiasm during the interview or application process
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with peers, patients, and staff, demonstrated through examples of past work or volunteer experiences, feedback from prior employers, or specific instances where communication skills were critical in achieving a goal
• Organizational Skills: Evidence of managing multiple tasks or responsibilities, such as balancing academic coursework with extracurricular activities or maintaining a personal schedule, as described in previous roles or activities
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information respectfully, through past roles (e.g., volunteer work, internships) that required confidentiality and discretion, or a clear understanding of confidentiality principles
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work with others, evidenced by participation in team-oriented projects, group work in school, or collaborative volunteer experiences. Ability to provide examples of teamwork challenges and how they were addressed
• Initiative and Proactive Learning: Examples of independently seeking out new learning opportunities, whether through research, additional coursework, or extracurricular activities that demonstrate curiosity and self-driven growth
• Comfort with Inquiry: Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification when needed, shown through past experiences where asking for guidance led to a positive outcome or learning opportunity
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated accuracy in performing tasks, such as following instructions carefully in previous roles or volunteer work, or a track record of attention to detail in any academic or extracurricular activity
• Time Commitment: Availability to adhere to a specific schedule, as demonstrated by previous roles where consistency and reliability in time management were required

Nice To Haves

• Previous job shadowing or internship experience in healthcare
• Completion of relevant coursework (e.g., Medical Terminology, Intro to Allied Health, Human Anatomy & Physiology)
• Volunteer experience in a healthcare setting

Benefits

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees