Medical Student Intern, Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Student Intern will provide analytical and administrative assistance to the VIAP (Violence Intervention Advocacy Program) department. This role involves participating in project meetings, data collection and analysis, and supporting the successful completion of project initiatives. Duties may include updating website content, maintaining databases, and providing general departmental support. The intern will learn and understand the basic principles and methods used in the department, following established protocols.

Requirements

Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.
Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties.
Ability to work independently.
Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required.
Knowledge or ability to learn Minitab.
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provides a wide variety of administrative and general support duties in assigned areas.
Performs departmental and divisional related tasks as defined by director or manager.
Collaborates with staff on special projects, prepares related spreadsheets and other documents as required.
Learns the basic project management methodology from the department staff to be aligned with the mission of the department.
Participates in project meetings as necessary.
Completes data collection, data analysis and other duties as necessary for successful completion of the department’s projects and initiatives.
Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.