Administrative Internship (Summer 2027)

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 13,225,000 - 19,837,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health offers a 12-week internship in Salt Lake City for master's level students. This paid, full-time program runs Monday–Friday with hybrid and on-site options and begins May 2027.

You’ll work on projects across host departments, applying analytical and quantitative skills to real healthcare challenges without providing patient care. The program emphasizes developing analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skills through hands-on project work

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree in business, a health field, a related field, or equivalency.
• Current enrollment in Master's degree program related to healthcare, business, public health, or IT; at application or internship time.
• Preferred: graduate programs (MHA, MBA, MPH, MSIS, MSF, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Participates and leads ongoing planning and execution of internship projects as assigned by the preceptor and senior management.
• Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data and benchmark data.
• Performs independent analysis using spreadsheets, financial modeling software and CAD software as assigned.
• Prepares presentations and quality reports; communicates findings effectively.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging healthcare challenges facing hospitals and systems nationally.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree completed in business, health field, or related field

Current enrollment in Master's degree program related to healthcare, business, public health, or IT

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility , integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Internship Details

• Non-Clinical (this position is not responsible for providing care to patients)
• 12 weeks, PAID (~480 hours.) (non-benefitted).
• Full-time work schedule, Monday through Friday, in Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid and on site)
• Internship begins May 2027.
• A student’s academic background and skillsets will be matched with varying types of projects and possible host departments.

Essential Functions

• Participates in and leads ongoing planning and execution of internship projects as assigned by members of management
• Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, as well as market utilization and financial data. Assists in obtaining and evaluating benchmark data
• Performs independent analysis of work flow processes, operational, financial, and statistical information using Visio, spreadsheets, financial modeling software and computer aided design software as assigned
• Prepares presentation and quality reports/ Presents, communicates, and disseminates findings

Responsibilities

• Participates and leads ongoing planning and execution of internship projects as assigned by the preceptor and members of senior management.
• Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, as well as market utilization and financial data. Assists in obtaining and evaluating benchmark data.
• Performs independent analysis of operational, financial and statistical information using spreadsheets, financial modeling software and computer aided design software as assigned.
• Prepares presentations and quality reports.
• Presents, communicates and disseminates findings.
• Maintains a current knowledge of emerging healthcare challenges facing hospitals and healthcare systems nationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the members of the senior management team.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated superior communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to be highly innovative and independent in daily decision making.

Qualifications: Required (must meet these two criteria at the start of the internship)

• Completed Bachelor's degree in business, a health field, a related field, or equivalency.
• Current enrollment in Master's degree program related to healthcare, business, public health, or IT; at the time of application or internship. (Please ensure current enrollment and education dates are also listed on your resume).

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred)

• This program is geared towards graduate students (MHA, MBA, MPH, MSIS, MSF, etc.).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Non Indicated

Possible Departments Hosting Internships

Insight Center, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, UUOC & Nielson Rehab Hospital, Community Engagement, Community Clinics, Patient Experience, Pharmacy, and Moran Eye Center.

PREVIOUS INTERN PROJECTS

• Crisis Care Center Complex Crisis Patient Analysis
• Virtual Eye Care Expansion
• Implementation of real-time tracking system
• Coordinating clinical services with affiliate hospitals
• Institutional project management
• Report building and dashboard creation
• Patient access and care coordination redesign
• Network Workforce Program
• Creating employee and patient education

The internship is designed to give a master's level student exposure to the inner workings of our healthcare organization. This learning opportunity is intended to refine the individual's analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skills through project work while providing broad exposure to healthcare issues within the hospital and medical foundation. This is a 3 month (480 hour) internship experience. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.