Health Care Student Intern Community Engagement - Talent Acquisition - Less than PT - Variable

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Care Student Intern is an introductory position for students interested in exploring a career in health care. Under the direction and guidance of a manager or supervisor assigned in each department, and in collaboration with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Stormont Vail Health Career Counselor, the intern supports Community Health Needs Assessment activities, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of community health information across Shawnee and Geary Counties. The position offers exposure to population health improvement, community partnerships, healthcare operations, and healthcare careers while developing professional skills through project participation. Job duties may vary by department throughout the rotation. The role may be on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on departmental needs. This part-time position is patient-facing, works a variable schedule of less than 12-hour shifts, and is listed for 8 hours per week. It has no supervisory or budget responsibilities. Remote work requires a quiet, distraction-free workspace that meets security and privacy standards, stable electricity and internet with at least 25 Mbps upload and download speed, attention to job duties during working hours, adherence to agreed break and attendance schedules, and compliance with Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and annual Remote Work Agreement.

Requirements

Enrollment in a local school program is required.
Comply with all Stormont Vail policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and visitor information.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or master's program enrollment with a major in health, biology, public health, or communications.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of patient and visitor information.
Keep the work area clean and well organized.
Communicate pertinent information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Attend or complete assigned orientation and training.
Build positive working relationships with healthcare customers, team members, community partners, and community members.
Apply awareness of organizational safety issues.
Assist the Community Health Engagement team with planning, preparation, and dissemination related to Community Health Needs Assessments and Community Health Improvement Plans in Shawnee and Geary Counties.
Support collection, organization, and review of community health data, community resources, and stakeholder information under department staff supervision.
Participate in community meetings, coalition meetings, focus groups, health fairs, and outreach activities.
Document meeting notes, organize project files, update contact lists, and track community engagement activities.
Participate in staff and team meetings as requested.
Adhere to Stormont Vail policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Assist with event preparation, logistics, registration, and outreach for community engagement activities.
Shadow Community Health Engagement staff and other healthcare professionals to gain exposure to healthcare administration, community benefit, public health, and community partnerships.
Perform other duties as assigned.