Healthcare Management Internship

Job Summary

Position: Healthcare Management Intern
Location: South Boston Community Health Center, 409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA

Duration: 6 months (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 access.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• A Currently Enrolled Graduate Student or Recent Grad: 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 inquiry to understand issues and proactively recommend solutions.
• Independence & Drive: We’re looking for someone who can collaborate but also work comfortably independently and always has an eye out for problems to solve or tasks to do.

Representative Job Duties

What You’ll Learn:

• Patient Care & Access: 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 enhance efficiency or patient      care and implement meaningful changes.

Competitive benefits package. $20.00 per hour.

Apply Now

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume through our careers website. In addition, please submit a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this internship and what you hope to achieve during your time with us.

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

Benefits & Perks

SBCHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick time.
• Retirement plan options.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits in accordance with employment status and union agreements.

Compliance & Employment Requirements 

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
• Proof of COVID-19 and other required vaccinations may be required in accordance with SBCHC policy and applicable laws.
• Selected candidates must meet all licensing, certification, or credentialing requirements applicable to the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

South Boston Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

SBCHC is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment