Patient Access Undergraduate Intern Program - Summer 2027

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Patient Access Undergraduate Intern reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The intern completes assigned projects and tasks, develops a working knowledge of hospital operations, and builds effective working relationships with staff and management across the organization. The role also includes participating in intern development activities and communicating with department managers and staff to ensure a successful transition of work at the end of the internship. Additional duties and responsibilities may be outlined in an appended document to address the needs of the individual and organization, and other duties may be assigned. The internship is offered across five Chicagoland regions: North, Central, West, Northwest, and South. The program starts in May or June 2027. This is a day-shift internship scheduled for 40 hours per week. Internship roles are not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

Nice To Haves

Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Responsibilities

Uphold Northwestern Medicine's mission, standards, and values.
Successfully complete assigned projects and work tasks.
Develop sufficient working knowledge of hospital operations to complete projects supporting a variety of operations.
Develop working relationships with staff and management to support successful business interactions across all organizational levels.
Participate in activities designed to develop interns during the assignment.
Communicate with department managers and staff to successfully transition work at the close of the internship.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities outlined for the internship and other duties as assigned.