Healthcare Operations & Compliance Intern

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Legent Health is seeking a motivated Paid Intern to join our healthcare organization for the summer. This cross-functional internship will expose you to Operations and Legal departments, assisting in scheduling, patient intake coordination, data analysis, SOPs, and regulatory research.

The role emphasizes healthcare operations, policy, and law, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to real projects and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate, graduate, or law degree program.
• Strong interest in healthcare operations, health policy, or healthcare law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Coursework or experience in healthcare administration, public health, pre-law, or a related field, preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, healthcare compliance, or healthcare policy, preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, or similar), preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with an eye for process improvement, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of operational programs, including scheduling, patient intake coordination, and workflow optimization.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure seamless delivery of care services.
• Help develop and maintain internal documentation, SOPs, and reporting dashboards.
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings and contribute to ongoing quality improvement projects.
• Track KPIs and prepare summary reports for leadership review.
• Shadow legal counsel and compliance officers on healthcare regulations and healthcare law.
• Assist in reviewing and summarizing contracts, policies, and regulatory documentation.
• Support research on federal and state healthcare compliance requirements (DEA, HIPAA, CMS).
• Help prepare briefing materials and internal memos for legal and compliance reviews.
• Participate in risk assessment exercises and compliance audits as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Analytical mindset

Education

Undergrad/Grad/Law student

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Legent Health is seeking a motivated Paid Intern to join our healthcare organization for the summer. This cross-functional internship will expose you to Operations and Legal departments, assisting in scheduling, patient intake coordination, data analysis, SOPs, and regulatory research.

The role emphasizes healthcare operations, policy, and law, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to real projects and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.