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

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

7d•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 (CHNA) 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 meaningful project participation. Job duties may vary by department throughout the rotation. Depending on departmental needs, the position may be onsite, hybrid, or remote. The role is part-time, variable shift, less than 12 hours per shift, for 8 hours per week. It is non-exempt and patient-facing. The position has no supervisory or budget responsibility. For remote work, the workspace must be quiet and distraction-free and allow compliance with security and privacy standards; the employee must have stable electricity and internet with at least 25 Mbps upload and download speed, dedicate full attention to job duties during working hours, follow agreed break and attendance schedules, and comply with Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and annual Remote Work Agreement acknowledgment.

Requirements

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

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.
Form 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 activities related to CHNAs and CHIPs 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.
Follow all Stormont Vail policies and mandatory requirements and training.
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.