Pediatrics Primary Care Intern- Summer 2026 COACH College Program
About The Position
At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. The COACH - Community and Opportunities at Children's Hospital - internship program mission is to create a pathway for emerging healthcare professionals, offering hands-on experience, structured development, and dedicated mentorship. The College COACH summer internship is a paid program running from Monday, June 8-Friday, August 14, 2026 . In addition to on-the-job training and work experience, the program includes workshops and additional development programs. College students will work 35 hours/week. Interns will earn $17.50-$21.50/hour. This role is fully on-site in Boston . Specific work hours will be determined by the supervisor.
Requirements
- You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare
- You have strong interpersonal skills and are comfortable engaging directly with families and staff
- You have ability to navigate a fast-paced clinical environment
Responsibilities
- Connect with patient families to confirm that all screeners are completed
- Identify and resolve barriers to screener completion (assist with iPad troubleshooting, provide language-appropriate paper screeners, remind families to complete them, etc.)
- Assist with patient portal sign-up, answer questions about logging in or navigation, and support general portal questions
- Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding
- Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities
Benefits
- Exposure to a clinical environment and engagement with patient families
- Hands-on experience with clinic operations
- Develop strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities
- Develop job-ready skills for the healthcare industry
- Increase knowledge of healthcare career pathways
- Professional development
- Opportunity to present your learnings at the end of the program
- Peer cohort and cohort mentor to support learning and development
- MBTA Link pass for June-August 2026
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
