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Health & Wellness Intern, Summer 2024

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International Rescue Committee

Mar 27

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Louisville

Requirements

  • Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
  • Strong intercultural communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and willingness to learn to use new software for data entry.
  • Adherence to IRC volunteer/intern and workplace policies.
  • Fluency/proficiency in English, both spoken and written, are required; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide equal treatment to all client groups in accordance with the agency's commitment to the dignity of all persons.
  • Ensure any urgent medication needs are resolved and that clients understand how to fill and refill prescriptions at an accessible pharmacy.
  • Assist clients to become self-sufficient in navigating and utilizing transportation resources such as Medicaid taxi and TARC bus system.
  • Assistance with data entry, analysis, and administrative tasks relevant to health services provided.
  • Assist the Health and Wellness Specialist in scheduling and coordinating medical and health appointments for clients.
  • Assist clients to resolve any issues that arise concerning billing for medical services and coordination between Medicaid or other insurance plans and health providers.
  • Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client confidentiality.
  • Refer clients to any other services that may be eligible for or interested in receiving internally at IRC and externally with partnering organizations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.