Enterprise Internship, Harrisburg Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate

Advocate Health • Harrisburg, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative & Operational Intern may be assigned to site or system Administration departments or Operations across Advocate Health. The role offers first-hand exposure to a wide range of system areas, operational work, and strategy. Interns are responsible for seeking out substantial studies and projects across the system. Their work supports alignment between business objectives, team members, and management in designated business units. Departments will further develop job standards and guidelines for the internship.

Interns may work in areas including 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 intern contributes to healthcare projects and initiatives, works as part of a department team, collaborates across the system, and develops healthcare management skills. The internship is scheduled for May 31, 2027 through August 6, 2027, up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during business hours. It is an on-site role based in the Harrisburg, North Carolina 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.
• 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 alignment with project sponsors’ needs.
• Join the assigned work unit team and carry out work within the rotation, using internal and external support resources to accomplish goals.
• Share information and perspectives about current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
• Work effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues, and allied health staff across Advocate Health.
• Direct or lead others in a work group or task force and contribute to committee work 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; workforce management; and costs, charges, revenue, providers and payors in support of Advocate Health's vision.
• Seek continuous improvement in 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 fellowship and report on project progress.
• Participate in the system’s strategic planning process.
• Assist with development of other 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.
• Competitive compensation.
• Programs that invest in career development.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern