Student Intern Level II

City of New York

43d • $30 - $30

About The Position

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Purpose of Position:  Under direct supervision, participates in a temporary position which provides employment experience at a level commensurate with educational background in a variety of work modalities. Tasks are designed to develop the skills, technique, and knowledge necessary to function in the delivery and operations of health care services, administration, support, and allied programs.

Requirements

• Level II: Students entering graduate or professional studies (beyond a Bachelors degree) and subsequent years of study.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all organizational levels
• Passion for improving the patient experience and commitment to equity in care delivery

Nice To Haves

• Apply academic knowledge of hospitality in a dynamic healthcare setting
• Develop critical skills in patient service, communication, and operational management
• Gain hands-on experience with cross-departmental collaboration to enhance patient satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Receives experience in the operations and delivery of a health care service and support and administrative programs which may include but are not limited to nursing services, clerical/administrative functions, office functions, laboratory work, dietary service, environmental service, central office functions, and technical, professional and scientific disciplines.
• Assists in the performance of activities and tasks which are applicable to the programs and areas stated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees