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Student Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Charlotte

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or GED, and be enrolled with at least one year in a healthcare or related field. Strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills are essential.
  • You will support projects, enhance customer services, provide administrative coverage, create documents, assist in research and data analysis, and help with TJC education preparations as needed.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Currently enrolled or at least one-year experience in a college/university as an undergraduate or graduate student in Healthcare, Hospitality, Social Sciences, Business Administration or Healthcare Administration required; concentration in Healthcare preferred.
  • Planning, prioritizing, oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, team, and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the department in assigned projects and duties including serving as a direct liaison between patients, family members, the healthcare team, and other support services providers. Accomplishes the duties assigned by the supervisor-preceptor as evidenced through performance appraisal form.
  • Performs duties as assigned by leadership that will enhance the intern's college study.
  • Works as a member of the departmental team to develop and implement customer support services to assist patients, families, and guests.
  • Provides administrative coverage.
  • Types documents, creates spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports.
  • Assists with TJC education preparation as required.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Student Intern in this position?

The primary role of a Student Intern is to support the department in assigned projects and duties while serving as a liaison between patients, family members, the healthcare team, and other support services providers.

What are the essential functions of the intern?

Essential functions include assisting with research projects, data analysis, providing administrative coverage, and developing customer support services, among other tasks assigned by leadership.

What educational background is required for this internship?

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with current enrollment or at least one year of experience in a college/university as an undergraduate or graduate student in relevant fields such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration.

Are there any physical requirements for this internship?

Yes, physical requirements include walking, sitting, lifting at least 10 pounds to shoulder height, and the ability to push patients in wheelchairs or supplies on a rolling cart.

What skills are necessary for a successful Student Intern?

Necessary skills include planning, prioritizing, oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, teamwork, and computer skills.

Is previous experience in healthcare preferred for this role?

Yes, a concentration in Healthcare is preferred and relevant experience can be beneficial for the intern's success.

Will the intern have the opportunity to work on research projects?

Yes, the intern will assist with research projects, data analysis, and the creation of various reports as part of their responsibilities.

What kind of administrative tasks will the intern be required to perform?

The intern will be responsible for typing documents, creating spreadsheets, and preparing PowerPoint presentations as part of their administrative duties.

Who can I contact for more information about the internship?

Please reach out to the internship supervisor or the relevant department’s contact person for more information about the internship and its responsibilities.

Is this internship part of a college program?

Yes, this internship is designed to enhance the intern's college study and is intended for students currently enrolled in relevant educational programs.

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. We’re proud to be part of Advocate Health.

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Mission & Purpose

Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health is proud to be a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system, serving nearly 6 million patients across six states. It provides care under the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Atrium Health is renowned for its top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. A recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the academic core of the enterprise, including Wake Forest Innovations, which is advancing new medical technologies and biomedical discoveries. Atrium Health is also a leading-edge innovator in virtual care and mobile medicine, providing care close to home and in the home. Ranked nationally among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals in eight pediatric specialties and for rehabilitation, Atrium Health has also received the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize and its 2021 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, as well as the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all, providing $2.46 billion last year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.