Enterprise Internship, Health Care Administration & Operations Graduate

Advocate Health • Macon, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Internship provides practical work experience for graduate students pursuing an accredited degree in Healthcare Administration or a healthcare-focused business degree. The intern may work in site or system Administration departments or Operations across Advocate Health, gaining exposure to operational and strategic work in a wide range of system areas. The intern is responsible for seeking out substantial studies and projects across the system that support alignment of business objectives with team members and management. Specific job standards and guidelines will be developed by the department.

The internship runs from May 31, 2027, through August 6, 2027. Interns work up to 40 hours per week during Monday–Friday business hours. This is an on-site position in Macon, Georgia. The listed pay is $23.00 per hour.

The intern contributes to healthcare projects, works with multidisciplinary teams, supports continuous improvement and strategic planning, and assists with program development, databases, research materials, and presentations. The position requires current enrollment in a graduate program and a bachelor’s degree; no prior experience is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate-level Master’s degree program in Healthcare Administration or a Master’s degree program in Business with a healthcare focus; a CAHME-accredited program is preferred.
• Current graduate-level enrollment at a regionally accredited college or university; interns are expected to be working toward a graduate degree.
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• No prior experience required.
• 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.
• Each department will establish the mental and physical requirements for the role based on its job standards and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a CAHME-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Help manage a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and contribute to their progress and work products in response to project sponsors’ needs.
• Join the assigned work unit during rotations, complete assigned work, identify and use internal and external resources, and share information and perspectives about current trends and issues.
• Work effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues, and allied health staff across Advocate Health; lead or direct work in a group or task force and contribute to relevant committee work.
• Describe and integrate healthcare functions and relationships in support of Advocate Health’s vision, including practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; workforce activities; and costs, charges, revenue, providers, and payors.
• Identify ways to improve processes and outcomes and support exceptional patient care by studying and applying improvement methodologies, 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 development of programs and services as assigned.
• Assist with database management and enter information, data, and records.
• Participate in developing programs, processes, or applications.
• Assist in preparing information and research materials and create and maintain presentations.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern