Administrative Internship (Summer 2027)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City offers a 12-week, full-time internship (hybrid and on site) beginning May 2027. This non-clinical program matches students with projects across host departments to develop analytical and managerial skills.

You will analyze industry and institutional data, create dashboards, and present findings to management, gaining exposure to healthcare operations while supporting diverse departments.

Qualifications

• The internship is designed to give a master's level student exposure to the inner workings of our healthcare organization.
• The role involves analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skill development through project work.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and leads ongoing planning and execution of internship projects as assigned by management.
• Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, and assists in benchmarking.
• Performs independent analysis of workflow, financial and statistical information using various tools.
• Prepares presentations and quality reports, communicating findings to stakeholders.

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

Application closes Nov. 18 at 11:59 PM MST.

If you have additional questions or concerns, send an email to:

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POSSIBLE DEPARTMENTS HOSTING INTERNSHIPS:

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

Visit this website to learn more about each department and possible preceptor during the administrative internship:

https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hospital/administration/summer-internships

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.

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