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Student Intern - Summer Term

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Charlotte

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in school, possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, work well in teams, adapt to change, and have computer skills.
  • You will support patient visits, handle administrative tasks, assist with research projects, data analysis, and maintain communication with staff and the public.

Requirements

  • High School, Undergraduate, Master's or Postgraduate enrollment required.
  • Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and ability to respond creatively to a rapidly changing environment required.
  • Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Performs duties including patient and family visits, delivery of support services, studies, investigations, research projects, and other assignments.
  • Provides administrative coverage of the office such as answering phone and maintaining computer data. Types documents such as letters and creates spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports. Assists with entering data and filing.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels within the System and with the public.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Student Intern position?

The main purpose of the Student Intern position is to support the department with assigned projects and duties that will enhance the intern's college study and objectives.

What types of tasks will the intern be performing?

The intern will perform tasks including patient and family visits, delivering support services, participating in studies and investigations, assisting with research projects, and providing administrative coverage of the office.

Are there any physical requirements for the role?

Yes, the role requires walking, sitting, lifting, reaching overhead, and the ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds to shoulder height. It also involves pushing patients in wheelchairs or supplies on a rolling cart.

What educational background is required for this internship?

High School, Undergraduate, Master's, or Postgraduate enrollment is required for this internship.

What skills are essential for the Student Intern position?

Essential skills include excellent planning and prioritizing, oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.

Is experience required for this internship?

No prior experience is required; however, strong computer skills and the ability to work collaboratively as a team member are necessary.

What type of work environment can the intern expect?

The intern can expect a dynamic work environment that requires creative responses to rapidly changing situations while ensuring a safe work environment.

Will the intern communicate with the public and different levels within the organization?

Yes, the intern will communicate verbally and in writing with all levels within the system as well as with the public.

What kind of software or tools should the intern be familiar with?

The intern should be familiar with data entry, document creation (such as typing letters), and basic spreadsheet and presentation software.

What are the typical work hours for this internship?

Specific work hours will be determined based on the needs of the department and the intern's academic schedule.

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.