Enterprise Internship, Wauwatosa Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate

Advocate Health • Wauwatosa, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative & Operational intern may be assigned to various site and system Administration departments or Operations across Advocate Health. The internship provides exposure to a wide variety of system areas and first-hand operational and strategic experience. Interns seek out substantial studies and projects across the system, supporting alignment between business objectives, team members, and management in designated business units. Specific job standards and guidelines will be developed by the department.

Departments offering internships may 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 takes place May 31, 2027 through August 6, 2027. Interns work up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during business hours, onsite in the Wauwatosa, Wisconsin area.

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 and 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.
• Demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
• No prior experience required.
• No licensure, registration, or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and contribute meaningfully to project progress and work products while meeting project sponsors’ needs.
• Join the work unit team and complete assigned work during the rotation; identify and use internal and external resources to accomplish work goals.
• Share information and perspectives about current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
• Develop 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 the functions and relationships of practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; physicians, administrators and allied health staff; employee hiring, training, retention and termination; 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 development of programs and services as assigned.
• Help manage 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 healthcare and dependent-care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern