Intern, Project

AltaMed • Commerce, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality department is focused on utilizing quality improvement efforts to increase the number of patients who receive the care they need and reduce health disparities. These efforts are completed through analyzing reports and data to show how AltaMed is caring for our patients and ensure we are fulfilling our mission.

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required)
• Experience in patient education and/or in a healthcare setting
• Familiarity with social determinants of health
• Commitment to health equity
• Available to intern 29 hours per week
• Reliable transportation as this role is hybrid

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or MA degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Help increase colorectal cancer screening in our communities by providing outreach to unscreened patients.
• Inform patients of the different colorectal cancer screening options available and step-by-step instructions on each.
• Provide culturally competent, patient-centered health education and navigation.
• Use motivational interviewing skills to encourage colorectal cancer screening.
• Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to enter and track patient information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern