Enterprise Internship, Charlotte Health Care Administration & Operations Graduate

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. The internship will take place May 31, 2027 - August 6, 2027. Interns will be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri business hours. This is an on-site role based in the greater Charlotte area footprint.

Responsibilities

Help manage a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and contribute to their progress and work product; Become part of the work unit team and carry out assigned work within the rotation; 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; Help describe and integrate the functions and relationships of practice, education and research, inpatient and outpatient settings, physicians, administrators and allied health staff, hiring and training of employees, and costs, charges, revenue, providers and payors; 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 the fellowship and report on progress of current projects; Participate in the system's strategic planning process; Assist in 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, and create and maintain presentations; Seek out specific and substantial studies and projects across the system

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a graduate-level Master's program in Healthcare Administration or Master's in Business with a healthcare focus, preferably CAHME accredited; Current enrollment with graduate level status at a regional accredited college or university, preferably CAHME accredited; Interns are expected to be in the process of obtaining a graduate degree; 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; No experience required

Nice to have

Preferably CAHME accredited graduate program

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; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on job; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Benefits eligible