Enterprise Internship, Albemarle Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate

Advocate Health•Albemarle, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative & Operational Intern may be assigned to site or system Administration departments or Operations across Advocate Health. Interns gain first-hand operational and strategy experience across a wide range of system areas and are responsible for seeking out substantial studies and projects. The work supports alignment of business objectives with team members and management in designated business units. Each department will further develop specific job standards and guidelines for the internship role. Potential departments include Emergency, EMS, Public Safety, Imaging, Radiology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Oncology, Transplant, Specialty Care, Pharmacy, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Rehab, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal, Surgery, and Surgical Services. The internship runs from May 31, 2027, through August 6, 2027. It is an on-site role based in Albemarle, scheduled for up to 40 hours per week during Monday–Friday business hours.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Management, Nonprofit Management, Data Analytics, or a related field; must have freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior standing as of Fall 2027.
Currently enrolled at a regionally accredited college or university and in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree.
Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks successfully.
Strong teamwork skills.
Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
Demonstrated integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
No experience required.
No licensure, registration, or certification required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and help advance project work products in response to sponsors’ needs.
Join the work unit team and complete assigned work within the rotation, using internal and external resources to accomplish goals.
Share information and perspectives on current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
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 and contribute to committees related to assignments.
Describe and integrate healthcare functions and relationships—including practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; healthcare staff; workforce processes; and costs, charges, revenue, providers, and payors—in support of Advocate Health’s vision.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and outcomes and support exceptional patient care; study and apply improvement methods, including data collection and analysis, group facilitation, and implementation strategies.
Meet regularly with leadership to discuss the internship and report on project progress.
Participate in the system’s strategic planning process.
Assist with developing programs and services as assigned.
Assist with database management and enter information, data, and records.
Participate in developing programs, processes, or applications.
Prepare information and research materials and create and maintain presentations.