Healthcare Management Internship

Job Summary

Position: Healthcare Management Intern
Location: South Boston Community Health Center, 409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA Duration: 240-Hour Minimum Overall (20-hour minimum per week)
Wage: $19/hour
Role Type: On-site

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 operations and play a key role in improving patient care.

What You’ll Learn:

• Patient Care Foundations: Get firsthand experience in the day-to-day operations that keep our health center running smoothly.
• Health Center Operations: Work collaboratively with experienced professionals in various departments to understand the full scope of healthcare management and behind-the-scenes operations.
• Process Improvement: Take ownership of a process improvement project. Work with a mentor to identify areas where our health center can enhance efficiency or patient care and implement meaningful changes.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

What You’ll Gain:

• Direct Experience: Learn by doing in a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference with patients and in a mission-driven organization.
• 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 and possibly right here at the health center!

 How to Apply:

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 here