Administrative Internship - Summer 2021
This position is intended as an educational opportunity, but interns are also expected to participate in and contribute to improving hospital operations through the completion of a sponsored project and other assignments.About Intermountain Healthcare and Specialty Based Care
Intermountain Healthcare is a Utah-based system of nonprofit hospitals, clinics, health services, and health plans. The organization has an international reputation as a pioneer in the continuous improvement of clinical quality and as a leader in the development of clinical programs. Intermountain Healthcare has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country and recently recognized by President Obama as an “island of excellence” in American healthcare.
Specialty Based Care is a division of Intermountain Healthcare responsible for 24 hospitals, 6 surgery centers and 5 acute care service lines. December 2018, 22 Intermountain hospitals from five separate regions were combined under a unified Specialty Based Care model. By eliminating regions and regional leadership groups, and operating as a single operational entity, Specialty Based Care can find increased efficiencies, and greater ability to standardize work processes, leverage shared resources, harness technology, reduce redundancies, and give the organization greater flexibility and nimbleness to the Intermountain system. This should lead to a safe, high reliability patient experience at each of our hospitals, with reduced costs, and a greater value to the patients and communities we serve.
Overview of the Specialty Based Care Summer Internship
The Specialty Based Care Administrative Summer Internship is designed to augment classroom learning and to prepare future healthcare leaders for opportunities upon graduation.
The incumbent will work directly with members of the leadership team on a variety of short-term strategic and operational improvement projects. In addition, he/she will partner with an executive mentor, attend leadership meetings and participate in development workshops.
The internship will be responsible for creating and implementing a process improvement initiative. Some of the previous summer intern projects include:
- Physician Contract Management Redesign process
- Philanthropy & Hospital Administration Redesign process
- Patient Experience strategy
Hours: Full-Time, 40hrs/wk, Mon-Fri, 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2021.
Locations:
- Cassia Regional Hospital
- Logan Regional Hospital
- McKay-Dee Hospital
- Layton Hospital
- Intermountian Medical Center
- Primary Children's Hospital
- Riverton Hospital
- American Fork Hospital
- Utah Valley Hospital
- St. George Regional Hospital
Application Process
The 10-12-week full-time paid summer internship will begin the end of May to beginning of June 2021 (based upon student matriculation). The following materials must be received no later than December 20, 2020 for consideration (no exceptions):
- Completion of this online application
- Current Resume
- Transcripts showing current enrollment in a master’s program (education must be from an accredited institution, and will be verified)
- One letter of Recommendation (academic OR professional)
- One-page personal statement addressing the following questions:
- Why are you interested in Hospital Administration?
- What do you hope to gain and contribute during your Internship?
- Any related experience(s) that might be deemed valuable.
Please submit the requested information electronically by attaching it to this online application
All pieces of the above requested information (this online application, resume, transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and one-page personal statement) must be received by the expressed deadline. No late applications will be considered. No exceptions.
Candidates will be selected based upon the submitted application information and interview outcomes. Only candidates who are currently enrolled in a master’s program will be considered.
Please direct any questions regarding the application process via email to derick.shelton@imail.org
Job Essentials
- Participates and is involved in a variety of projects that support the needs of the department / facility. Works with the members of the team to identify solutions and perform tasks that accomplish individual and team goals.
- Attends team / department meetings and actively participates / takes on opportunities to share knowledge and skills that are pertinent to the meeting.
- Gains knowledge of the department's / facilities functions. May job shadow various roles within the department in order to understand their role in the organization.
- Works with other members of the department / facility to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Project Assistance: May be assigned one or more specific projects during the internship. Demonstrates an understanding of the process and accountability for the results / outcomes. Works independently or as a member of a team to accomplish the tasks necessary to successfully complete the project. Involves others when needed in a timely manner and work to meet project timelines.
- Miscellaneous: Provides staff operational / clerical support to the department / facility as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
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Completion of one year of a post-graduate degree program (preferably in Business, Public Health, or Health Services Administration).
Demonstrated leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking
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Demonstrated proficiency with business computer applications (i.e spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases)
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Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to students who are in the middle of their first and second year of their Master's program