The Children's Care Network Intern

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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About The Position

The Children's Care Network Internship with our pediatric clinically integrated network offers a unique opportunity for a driven intern to learn about and support value-based care initiatives. The intern will focus on analyzing clinical performance data and developing strategies to improve patient outcomes and network efficiency. The intern will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, strategic planning, and effective communication within a healthcare network, enhancing their understanding of value-based care and population health management. The Children's Summer Intern Program allows interns the opportunity to gain hands-on experience related to their field of study by working on meaningful projects alongside Children’s professionals. Intern responsibilities may include project management, event planning and support, logistics, data base management, research, and analysis. Interns may explore career paths and apply for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program.

Requirements

• Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required
• College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree
• College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required
• Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments
• Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change
• Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels
• Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner
• Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required
• Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship

Nice To Haves

• Progression toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Data Analytics, or related field
• Experience working with healthcare and/or financial data
• Knowledge of medical terminology useful
• Knowledge of basic statistical software useful

Responsibilities

• Contributing to a strategic plan addressing a specific clinical issue impacting population health, such as asthma, behavioral mental health (BMH), social determinants of health (SDOH), or autism, based on the network’s current needs.
• Delivering a comprehensive report detailing data analysis findings and a strategic plan with targeted interventions
• Presenting findings and proposed strategy to the network leadership team
• Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
• Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.
• Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees