Intern - Data Science

Essentia Health

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Duluth, Minnesota

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will analyze healthcare datasets to develop predictive models and optimize hospital operations. They will collaborate with stakeholders to present actionable insights aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, or Computer Science, and you possess experience with Python, R, or SQL. You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for leveraging data to improve healthcare outcomes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

R

SQL

Job Description

Building Location:

Peerless Building

Department:

1006750 DATA SCIENCE - EH SS

Job Description:

The Data Science Intern will work on specific data-driven projects aimed at improving patient outcomes, optimizing hospital operations, and enhancing healthcare delivery. During the internship, you will collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders to analyze healthcare data, develop predictive models, and present insights to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

· Work on targeted data science projects, such as predictive analytics, patient care optimization, and operational efficiency.

· Clean, process, and analyze large healthcare datasets.

· Develop and implement machine learning models to solve healthcare challenges.

· Present findings and actionable insights to healthcare teams.

Qualifications:

· Current enrollment in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science).

· Experience with Python, R, SQL, or related tools.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Passion for improving healthcare outcomes through data.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in healthcare data science while contributing to impactful projects.

Education Qualifications:

Junior or senior level student currently working towards a degree with a preference in business, information systems, health information management, healthcare management or other related field.  

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

8:00 AM

Shift End Time:

4:30 PM

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $20.00Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
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