Health informatics Intern

Altera Digital Health Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Remote work environment

Potential extension

Job summary

Altera Digital Health is seeking a passionate Health Informatics Intern to join our dynamic team in a remote Canadian role, ideally located in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. As an intern you will gather and analyze project requirements, document workflows, contribute to clinical dashboards and reports, and support process improvements under supervision.

This 3-4 month internship offers hands-on experience in healthcare technology and exposure to HL7, FHIR, and data visualization tools such

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Canadian health informatics, computer science, software engineering or data science master's program with an internship track.
• Applicants with a postgraduate certificate in health informatics may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze project requirements and assist in project execution.
• Analyze and document clinical and referral workflows and participate in the design and validation of clinical order sets.
• Contribute to the development of new clinical dashboards and reports that deliver value to clinical users.
• Rapidly learn and contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinician experience and population health outcomes.
• Provide support for project incidents and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Expand knowledge through hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Job description

Remote Canadian Role ideally in located in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba

Altera Digital Health is seeking a passionate and qualified Health Informatics Intern to join our dynamic team!

We are a leading healthcare technology company committed to revolutionizing the industry through innovative solutions and exceptional client service. Our team of experts is dedicated to driving positive patient outcomes and setting a new standard for healthcare technology.

About The Internship

This is a remote internship opportunity in Canada. As a Health Informatics Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting our projects and gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and growing healthcare technology company. This is a 3-4 month internship with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze project requirements and assist in project execution.
• Analyze and document clinical and referral workflows and participate in the design and validation of clinical order sets.
• Contribute to the development of new clinical dashboards and reports that deliver value to clinical users.
• Rapidly learn and contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinician experience and population health outcomes.
• Provide support for project incidents and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Expand your knowledge and skills through hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Education

Currently enrolled in a Canadian health informatics, computer science, software engineering or data science master's program with an internship track. Applicants with a postgraduate certificate in health informatics may also be considered.

Experience

• Passionate about healthcare and interested in advancing healthcare technology.
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, MS Visio, and data visualization & reporting tools (Power BI & SQL query is required).
• Familiarity with Health Interoperability Standards (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED, ICD, etc.) preferred.
• Coding knowledge (XML, JSON, Python, SQL) preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and a willingness to learn quickly on the job.

TRAVEL

Minimal

WORK LOCATION

Remote Canadian role.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a leading healthcare technology company.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative remote work environment.