Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate-level Master’s degree program in Healthcare Administration, or a Master’s degree in Business with a healthcare focus; a CAHME-accredited program is preferred.
• Current graduate-level enrollment at a regionally accredited college or university; interns are expected to be pursuing a graduate degree.
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a CAHME-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute meaningfully to a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and meet project sponsors’ needs.
• Join the work unit team and complete assigned work during the rotation, using internal and external resources to achieve work goals.
• Share information and perspectives about current trends and issues to stimulate ideas and discussion.
• Develop healthcare management skills and work effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues, and allied health staff across Advocate Health.
• Direct or lead the work of others in a work group or task force, and contribute to committee work related to assignments.
• Describe and integrate the functions and relationships of practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; healthcare professionals; workforce processes; and costs, charges, revenue, providers, and payors in support of Advocate Health’s vision.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and outcomes and support exceptional patient care by applying improvement methodologies, including data collection and analysis, group facilitation, and implementation strategies.
• Meet regularly with leadership to discuss the internship and report on project progress.
• Participate in the system’s strategic planning process.
• Assist with developing programs and services as assigned.
• Assist in managing databases and enter information, data, and records.
• Participate in developing programs, processes, or applications.
• Assist in preparing information and research materials, and create and maintain presentations.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Premium pay for select circumstances and positions
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career development programs