Summer Intern

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Birmingham, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern provides administrative and operational support to various healthcare departments, assisting with data entry, scheduling, and project-based research. They contribute to process improvement initiatives and gain exposure to clinical and non-clinical workflows.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in or have recently completed an educational program in a relevant field. You possess basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and have strong organizational and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job Description

Job Summary

The Intern provides administrative, operational, or project-based support to various departments within the facility. This role offers hands-on experience and exposure to healthcare operations and may include responsibilities aligned with the intern's academic field of study. Under supervision, the Intern contributes to day-to-day tasks, research, and process improvement initiatives, while gaining familiarity with clinical and non-clinical workflows in a healthcare setting.

Essential Functions
  • Assists department staff with routine administrative duties, such as filing, data entry, documentation, and scheduling.
  • Supports departmental projects through data collection, analysis, research, and preparation of reports or presentations.
  • Participates in team meetings, trainings, and shadowing opportunities to build understanding of healthcare operations.
  • Collaborates with staff and leadership to contribute to special assignments or initiatives relevant to the intern’s field of study.
  • Ensures confidentiality and professionalism in all tasks and interactions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed an educational program in a relevant field of study required
  • 0-1 years of experience in area of study or related field preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other common software tools.
  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Professional demeanor with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
  • Ability to interact effectively with staff, patients, and external partners in a healthcare environment.

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 33 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS operates 64 affiliated hospitals with more than 9,000 beds and more than 900 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
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