What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Intern position at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center?
Job Type: Temporary
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
We seek a highly motivated and independent individual to work as an Administrative intern in the Dermatology and MOHS Surgery Department. The Administrative intern will attend meetings, work on projects, and assist with various tasks.Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Program/Internship Goals:
Gain applicable real life job experience in hospital operations
Continue to develop and apply classroom skills outside of the classroom
Project management of a short-term process improvement project over a 10-week period with a presentation to team/leadership at the end of the internship
Daily Activities:
Shadowing/Observing/Training
Attends upper-level meetings with supervisor/manager
Assist with department small projects/tasks
Continually work on process improvement project as outlined with supervisor/manager
Assist Administrative Coordinator to the Chair with responsibilities/tasks as needed
Attend trainings as needed
Meetings:
Preceptor 1:1’s – weekly
Department/Staff Meetings
Informational Interviews/Meetings with other Leaders/Departments
Organizational Requirements:
Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Must be a rising senior at an accredited undergraduate program majoring in health administration, health policy, health sciences, business administration, public health or other field related to health management/administration
Internship must fulfill academic program requirements for graduation requirements (i.e. credits awarded upon completion of internship)
Licensure, Certification, Registration: N/A
Non-Required
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Skills – Communication, Organizational, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal, Computer
Knowledge – Healthcare regulations
Experience:
While not required, having prior experience in healthcare setting through volunteering, internships, or part-time work can be advantageous.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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