Enterprise Internship, Macon Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate
About The Position
The Administrative & Operational intern may be assigned to various site and system Administration departments or Operations through Advocate Health. The internship provides access to a wide range of system areas for firsthand knowledge and experience in operations and strategy. Interns are responsible for seeking out substantial studies and projects across the system. These functions support alignment of business objectives with team members and management in designated business units. Specific job standards and guidelines will be developed for the internship role. The intern contributes to healthcare projects, works as part of a work-unit team, and builds healthcare management skills through assignments, rotations, committee work, and collaboration with physicians, administrators, and allied health staff. The role includes opportunities to participate in strategic planning, process improvement, program development, database management, research, and presentation preparation. The internship takes place May 31, 2027 through August 6, 2027, is based on-site in Macon, Georgia, and is 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, with junior or senior standing.
- Current enrollment at a regionally accredited college or university.
- 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 prior experience required.
- No licensure, registration, or certification required.
Responsibilities
- Contribute meaningfully to a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and meet project sponsors’ needs.
- Carry out assigned work within the rotation as part of the work-unit team, using internal and external resources to accomplish goals.
- Share information and perspectives on current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
- Build healthcare management skills and 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 in support of Advocate Health’s vision, including practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; staffing; and costs, charges, revenue, providers, and payors.
- 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 programs and services as assigned.
- Assist in managing databases 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care 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
- Career development programs
- Competitive compensation
- Potential annual increases based on performance
- Premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, and incentive pay for select positions
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