Paid Healthcare IT Internship (Summer)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Annual Bonus/Incentive

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Information Services offers a 10-12 week paid summer internship hosted at our downtown Chicago campus. The IS internship provides hands-on experience for associates, undergraduates, and graduates to gain exposure to healthcare IT leadership across the Northwestern Medicine system.

Participants support clinical, operational and business teams with skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, and more while learning from experienced IT professionals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 semesters in an Associates or undergraduate program
• The strongest candidates show superior academic performance and leadership qualities
• Interns demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and initiative
• Comfortable in complex organizations with a passion for healthcare IT

Responsibilities

• Be part of Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values while gaining real-world experience in a leading healthcare environment
• Work on meaningful IT projects and tasks that support clinical, operational, and business teams across the organization
• Learn how healthcare technology supports patient care, efficiency, and innovation behind the scenes
• Get hands-on exposure to the day-to-day work of IT professionals and learn directly from experienced team members
• Explore emerging technologies and gain insight into the tools and trends shaping the future of healthcare IT
• Build your professional network by connecting with staff, leaders, and fellow interns across the Northwestern Medicine system
• Take part in a dynamic internship experience that includes onboarding, leadership networking, and professional development

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

ETL

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Information Sciences or related field

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems

IT/Computer Engineering or tech-related field

Tools

Visual Studio

VS Code

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Information Services offers a 10-12 week paid summer internship hosted at our downtown Chicago campus. The IS internship provides hands-on experience for associates, undergraduates, and graduates to gain exposure to healthcare IT leadership across the Northwestern Medicine system.

Participants support clinical, operational and business teams with skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, and more while learning from experienced IT professionals in a collaborative environment.