[Hiring] Enterprise Internship, Health Care Administration & Operations Graduate @Advocate Health

Role Description

The Administrative Internship provides practical work experiences to graduate students pursuing an accredited Healthcare Administration degree. The intern may be assigned to various site and system Administration departments, or Operations through Advocate Health. The intern will have access to a wide variety of system areas to obtain first-hand knowledge, operational, and strategy experience. The intern is responsible for seeking out specific and substantial studies and projects across the system. These functions support the alignment of business objectives with team members and management in designated business units. The department will further develop specific job standards and guidelines for the internship role.

Major Responsibilities:

• Help manage a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and make meaningful contributions to the progress and work product of these initiatives.
• Become part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work within the rotation.
• Identify and use internal and external support resources to accomplish work goals.
• Offer information and perspectives regarding current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
• Help build a broad range of healthcare management skills.
• 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.
• Contribute to committee work related to assignments.
• Describe and integrate functions and relationships in support of Advocate Health's vision.
• Seek ways to continuously improve processes and outcomes and provide exceptional patient care.
• Study and apply improvement methodologies including data collection and analysis, group facilitation, and implementation strategies.
• Meet with leadership regularly to discuss fellowship and report on progress of current projects.
• Participate in the system’s strategic planning process.
• Assist in the development of other programs and services as assigned.
• Assist in managing databases and inputting information, data, and records.
• Participate in the development of programs, processes, or applications.
• Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and currently enrolled in a graduate level Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or Master’s Degree in Business with a focus in healthcare, preferably a CAHME accredited program.

Requirements

• Current enrollment with graduate level status at a regionally accredited college or university, preferably CAHME accredited.
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.