Healthcare Intern: Patient Safety & Team Impact

SCA Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, is seeking a part-time administrative assistant at our Des Moines facility. This role supports infection control, patient information management, and daily office tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will need to maintain confidentiality, communicate with patients and staff, and handle multiple duties with strong organizational skills. This entry-level position offers exposure to healthcare operations and a path to growth within SCA Health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or currently in School-To-Work program.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support infection control and patient safety initiatives.
• Assist with information management and data entry according to center protocols.
• Coordinate daily tasks and prioritize urgent requests.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Infection control

Patient communication

Data entry

Education

High School diploma

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, is seeking a part-time administrative assistant at our Des Moines facility. This role supports infection control, patient information management, and daily office tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will need to maintain confidentiality, communicate with patients and staff, and handle multiple duties with strong organizational skills. This entry-level position offers exposure to healthcare operations and a path to growth within SCA Health.