Enterprise Internship, Health Care Administration & Operations Graduate, West Allis

Advocate Health•West Allis, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Internship provides practical work experience for graduate students pursuing an accredited degree in Healthcare Administration or a business degree focused on healthcare. Interns may be assigned to site or system Administration departments or Operations across Advocate Health, gaining first-hand operational and strategy experience in a variety of system areas. Interns seek out substantial studies and projects across the system, supporting alignment of business objectives with team members and management in designated business units. The department will develop specific job standards and guidelines for the internship role. The internship runs May 31, 2027 through August 6, 2027. Interns work up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during business hours, on site in West Allis, Wisconsin. The listed pay is $23.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate-level Master’s program in Healthcare Administration or a Master’s 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 pursuing a graduate degree.
Grade point average of at least 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.
Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a CAHME-accredited program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute meaningfully to a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and meet project sponsors’ needs.
Join the work unit team and complete assigned work during rotations, using internal and external support resources to meet work goals.
Share information and perspectives about current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
Build healthcare management skills while working 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; staff roles; 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 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 developing other 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.