Healthcare Quality Intern

Terros Health • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes. The Healthcare Quality Intern supports the Quality Department through data collection, analysis, and coordination activities that inform organizational quality priorities. This role assists with preparing materials for quality subcommittees, tracking clinical quality measures, validating data used for internal monitoring, and supporting continuous improvement efforts across clinical and operational areas. The intern works closely with Quality leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure timely, accurate information is available to support decision-making and performance improvement initiatives. Unpaid Internship and Must Reside in Arizona

Requirements

• Must Currently Be Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Public Health, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including survey design and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting findings and presenting information clearly.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage small projects independently.
• This role is a non-driving position.
• Must be 18 years of age and with less than two years’ driving experience or no driving experience.
• Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in health care systems, health care policy, quality in health care, statistics and/or research methods preferred.
• Interest in health care quality, administration, or program evaluation.
• Understanding of key public health principles and concepts, including social determinants of health, health disparities, health promotion, disease prevention, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the collection, entry, and validation of data related to grant metrics and patient outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within electronic health record (EHR) systems and databases.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives by analyzing trends and identifying areas for process improvement.
• Assisting in developing reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Participating in quality assurance audits and reviews to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
• Contributing to special projects aimed at improving service delivery and patient care.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED