Career Path, Graduate Intern

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. As the region’s largest health care provider, UMass Memorial is interested in helping college students develop a career in health care. We believe every job matters in the care of our patients. The UMass Memorial Career P.A.T.H. (Professional Administrative Tracks in Health Care) Internship Program’s goal is to provide an interesting, structured learning experience to prepare students for success as an administrative professional. Interns will be introduced to UMass Memorial and the variety of experiences and careers we have to offer and will also have the opportunity to network with other students interested in a rewarding career in health care. Please upload a cover letter indicating your specific career or academic internship interest

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with public and staff, and as a team member.
• Requires excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstration of emerging leadership skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Good research skills and willingness to learn new skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail and produce high–quality work is a must.
• Must have good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• Some areas may require a student to be enrolled in a graduate school program

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision performs a variety of projects or one large project in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures. This position is for a graduate college level student who is hired to support management with projects plans and related activities. May require taking a lead role in a project or working on a team that is leading project. Receives project guidelines/instructions from management and delivers within the scope of their responsibility a finalized product.
• Participates in department activities as required and provides support as needed which may include analysis and research.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees