Healthcare Administration Internship: Strategy & Operations

Advocate Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Administrative & Operational Intern to rotate across various site and system Administration departments or Operations. You will gain first-hand knowledge, support diverse healthcare projects, and contribute to strategic initiatives while developing management skills.

The role involves collaboration with physicians and staff across Advocate Health, with opportunities to participate in planning and program development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as freshman–senior in a related field as of Fall 2027.
• GPA of at least 2.5.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and contribute meaningfully to initiatives and sponsor needs.
• Join the work unit and use internal/external resources to accomplish goals and share current trends and insights.
• Develop broad healthcare management skills while collaborating with physicians and staff; may lead small groups or tasks.
• Describe and integrate functions of practice, education, research, inpatient/outpatient settings, and staffing needs.
• Seek ways to improve processes and outcomes and support patient care improvements.
• Meet with leadership regularly to discuss fellowship progress and report on current projects.
• Participate in the system’s strategic planning process and assist in developing programs and services.
• Assist in managing databases and input information, data, and records.
• Contribute to developing programs, processes, or applications and prepare information and research materials, including presentations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Excel

Integrity & reliability

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Management, Nonprofit Management, Data Analytics, or related field (freshman–senior by Fall 2027)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an Administrative & Operational Intern to rotate across various site and system Administration departments or Operations. You will gain first-hand knowledge, support diverse healthcare projects, and contribute to strategic initiatives while developing management skills.

The role involves collaboration with physicians and staff across Advocate Health, with opportunities to participate in planning and program development.