Financial Analytics & Decision Support Internship

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge invites academically oriented students to join our Financial Analytics and Decision Support Internship. This on-site program offers hands-on experience in healthcare financial analytics, data management, reporting, and decision support while contributing to organizational planning and efficiency.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, with coursework in finance or analytics, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Coursework or interest in finance, business analytics, economics, business administration, healthcare administration, information systems, data analytics, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate progress or barriers.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Interest in learning about financial reporting, data analysis, database management, and emerging technologies.
• Willingness to learn new systems, accept feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end financial review activities by assisting with data collection, report preparation, and analysis of financial and operational information.
• Assist with executive-level special projects and analytical initiatives that support organizational planning and strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and update financial databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to support data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, summarize findings, and support informed business decisions.
• Assist with reviewing and documenting departmental processes, including developing job aids, reference materials, and workflow instructions.
• Explore and assist with the use of approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline processes, improve data analysis, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries to communicate financial information, analytical findings, and project updates.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve data management, reporting accuracy, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with Financial Analytics and Decision Support team members and other hospital departments to complete assigned projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow hospital policies related to privacy, data security, and professional conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the internship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: HEALT008340

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Woman's Hosp Main Campus

100 Woman's Way

Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA

Description

The Financial Analytics and Decision Support Intern supports the daily operations and strategic initiatives of the Financial Analytics and Decision Support department at Woman’s Hospital. This position provides college students with practical experience in healthcare financial analytics, data management, reporting, and decision support while contributing to projects that support organizational planning, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

Assignments are based on department needs, the student’s interests and skills, and applicable academic requirements. Opportunities may include month-end financial reviews, executive-level special projects, database maintenance, financial and operational data analysis, process improvement, development of job aids, and exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve workflows and reporting processes.

***Application closes on November 30, 2026.***

Application Requirements:

• All applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter
• You will have the opportunity to upload multiple documents during the application process.
• We recommend applying directly through the Woman's Hospital careers website, as applications submitted through Indeed may not support the attachment of all required documents.

Intern Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Coursework or interest in finance, business analytics, economics, business administration, healthcare administration, information systems, data analytics, or a related field.

Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and communicate progress or barriers.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Interest in learning about financial reporting, data analysis, database management, and emerging technologies.

Willingness to learn new systems, accept feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

Support month-end financial review activities by assisting with data collection, report preparation, and analysis of financial and operational information.

Assist with executive-level special projects and analytical initiatives that support organizational planning and strategic decision-making.

Maintain and update financial databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to support data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.

Collect, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, summarize findings, and support informed business decisions.

Assist with reviewing and documenting departmental processes, including developing job aids, reference materials, and workflow instructions.

Explore and assist with the use of approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline processes, improve data analysis, and enhance reporting efficiency.

Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries to communicate financial information, analytical findings, and project updates.

Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve data management, reporting accuracy, and operational workflows.

Collaborate with Financial Analytics and Decision Support team members and other hospital departments to complete assigned projects.

Maintain confidentiality and follow hospital policies related to privacy, data security, and professional conduct.

Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the internship.

Schedule & Duration:

February 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

• This internship is an on-site position at Woman’s Hospital's main campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Remote work is not available.

Work schedules are flexible to accommodate classes, examinations, and other academic commitments.

Interns are expected to maintain an agreed-upon schedule and communicate changes in availability in advance. Some assignments may require attendance at scheduled department meetings or project activities.

Compensation:

Undergraduate Student: $16.00/hour

Graduate (Master's level) Student: $18.00/hour

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at [e-mail].

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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