Healthcare Operations Management Internship – Fall 2026

Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Healthcare Operations Management Intern for Fall 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting healthcare operations through communication, workforce planning, and quality improvement. Interns will contribute to projects involving communication workflows, workforce reporting, quality audits, compliance efforts, and performance analytics, aiming to improve processes and the overall patient experience. This internship provides a meaningful learning experience where you’ll work side‑by‑side with a supportive team member, taking on real project responsibilities and assisting with initiatives that drive the department’s work forward.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in graduate level program.

Responsibilities

Support colleagues with project tasks and deliverables
Help with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports
Conduct research and analysis on topics relevant to the department
Contribute to the development and execution of projects
Prepare and organize data for presentations and reports
Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
Communicate ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks and assist with day-to-day operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.