Intern - Operational Process Improvement

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k/403b with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Volunteer benefits

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a motivated Process Improvement Engineer Intern to join our team at Sentara Park in Virginia Beach, VA. The internship focuses on hands-on experience with operational excellence, process analysis, workflow optimization, and data collection to improve efficiency, quality, and service delivery.

The role is ideal for students pursuing Industrial Engineering or related fields and aims to apply Lean, data analysis, and problem-solving in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• Active college/university student in undergrad or grad program.
• Military SkillBridge candidate may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support process analysis and workflow optimization efforts.
• Assist with data collection and presentation of findings.
• Contribute to improvement projects to boost efficiency and service delivery.
• Collaborate with leaders and team members on Lean initiatives.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Industrial Engineering degree (Bachelor's/Master's)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking a motivated Process Improvement Engineer Intern to join our team at Sentara Park. This internship provides hands‑on experience supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Working closely with experienced leaders and team members, the intern will assist with process analysis, workflow optimization, data collection, and improvement projects that enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery.

This role is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field who is interested in applying Lean, process improvement, data analysis, and problem‑solving skills within a dynamic healthcare environment. The intern will gain valuable exposure to healthcare operations while contributing to meaningful projects that support Sentara’s mission of improving health every day.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (Preferred)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate program
• Active military service member pursuing a SkillBridge internship may also be considered

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

• Interest in process improvement, operational excellence, Lean methodologies, or performance improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present data effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a team environment

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $19.70 - $19.70 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.