Healthcare Management Intern
Job Summary
Are you a Healthcare Management student eager to gain hands-on experience in the healthcare industry? Join our team at South Boston Community Health Center for an immersive internship where you’ll learn the ins and outs of health center support roles and play a key role in improving patient care.
Duration: 240-Hour Minimum Overall (20-hour minimum per week)
Wage: $19/hour
What You’ll Learn
- Patient Care Foundations: Get firsthand experience in the day-to-day operations that keep our health center running smoothly. Understand what it takes to support patients from check-in to check-out.
- Health Center Operations: Work alongside experienced professionals in various departments, including administration, registration, and referrals, to understand the full scope of healthcare management.
- Process Improvement: Take ownership of a process improvement project. Identify areas where our health center can enhance efficiency or patient care, and work with a mentor to implement meaningful changes.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-World Experience: Learn by doing in a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference. Demonstrate professional oral presentation skills to inform and persuade diverse audiences.
- Mentorship: Work closely with experienced healthcare managers, directors, and executives who will guide and mentor you throughout your internship.
- Project Management Skills: Lead a process improvement project from start to finish and propose solutions to challenges related to Operations, HR, IT, or Quality Improvement.
- Career Insights: Gain a deep understanding of health center operations, opening doors to future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Qualifications
Currently Enrolled Graduate Student: This internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management or a related field.
Strong Interpersonal Skills: You’ll be interacting with patients and healthcare professionals daily, so strong communication skills are essential.
Passion for Healthcare: We’re looking for interns who are genuinely interested in making a difference in patient care and healthcare operations.
Problem-Solving Abilities: The process improvement project will require creativity, analytical thinking, and the ability to drive results.
Apply Now
Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this internship and what you hope to achieve during your time with us to hr@sbchc.org.
Join us at South Boston Community Health Center and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare management. We look forward to helping you grow and learn in a dynamic healthcare setting!