Enterprise Internship, Westmont & Downers Grove Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate
About The Position
The Administrative & Operational intern may be assigned to site or system Administration departments, or Operations, across Advocate Health. The internship provides exposure to a wide range of system areas and first-hand experience with healthcare operations and strategy. Interns seek out substantial studies and projects across the system and support alignment of business objectives with team members and management in designated business units. Specific job standards and guidelines are developed by the department. Interns may be placed in departments including Emergency, EMS, Public Safety, Imaging, Radiology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Oncology, Transplant, Specialty Care, Pharmacy, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Rehab, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal, Surgery, or Surgical Services. The internship is on-site in the Westmont and/or Downers Grove, Illinois area, May 31, 2027 through August 6, 2027, 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; 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Help manage a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and contribute to their progress and work products in support of project sponsors’ needs.
- Join the assigned work unit team and complete work within the rotation, using internal and external resources to accomplish goals and sharing perspectives on current trends and issues.
- Work with physicians, administrative colleagues, and allied health staff across Advocate Health; lead or direct others in a work group or task force and contribute to relevant committee work.
- Describe and integrate functions and relationships across practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; physicians, administrators and allied health staff; workforce management; and costs, charges, revenue, providers and payors.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and outcomes and support exceptional patient care by 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.
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
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay for eligible positions
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
- Career development programs
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Career Level
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