Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Administrative Intern will perform various duties as assigned in their specific internship area. Assignments may be project oriented or vary on a day-to-day basis. Activities will be performed under the supervision and guidance of personnel skilled in the execution of assigned tasks. Works collaboratively with a number of staff members depending on the specific activities associated with the internship.

The Administrative Intern will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Administrative Intern will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Administrative Intern may perform any combination of the following:

• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and presents findings. 

• Provides assistance to employees, addressing inquiries

• Application and/or report programming.

• Data entry, extraction, and reporting.

• Meeting attendance and facilitation.

• Administrative support.

• Project documentation, status and management.

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to a departmental manager/supervisor or designated staff member on a routine basis to define specific activities, address issues and report status. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Education, training or experience and interest in healthcare/administrative related field.

• General understanding of healthcare delivery processes as obtained through work in a clinical or administrative role or via experience with business process analysis in a healthcare setting desirable but not required.

• Analytical skills.

• Effective communication and documentation skills.

• Experience with delivery of superior customer service.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

• May require long periods of concentration and attention to detail.

• May be exposed to other settings within the healthcare environment for short periods while meeting with others and/or observing work flow

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range $20.00 per hour 

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations:  https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.