Quality Management Internship - Summer 2027

Bethany Children's Health Center; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children's Health Center in Bethany, Oklahoma, is seeking an Entry-level Quality Management Intern to join the Quality Management team. The role focuses on Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Data Analytics, Performance Reporting, and Accreditation Compliance during the on-site internship.

The internship offers 20–30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a June start and summer end; candidates must have completed year one and be enrolled in a related degree program such as Public

Qualifications

• Must have completed their first year and be currently enrolled in a degree program in Public Health; Healthcare Administration; Nursing; Health Informatics; Business Administration (Healthcare Concentration) ,or another related field

Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety - support active performance improvement projects; analyze quality and safety trends; assist with event review and corrective-action follow-up.
• Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance - support ACHC and CARF readiness; assist with policy and document review; contribute to audit preparation, literature reviews, or other assigned projects.
• Data Analytics & Performance Reporting - compile and validate performance data; develop or maintain dashboards; prepare summaries for committees and leadership; identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete one department-assigned capstone project and present findings and recommendations to department or organizational leadership.

Education

Currently enrolled in a related degree program (Public Health; Healthcare Administration; Nursing; Health Informatics; Business Administration (Healthcare Concentration)); must have completed first year

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Entry, Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008, Position Type: Internship, Education Level: High School Diploma, Job Purpose

The Quality Management Intern supports the hospital's Quality Management team. This entry-level role is designed to provide individuals with educational exposure to Quality Management focused work at Bethany Children's Health Center including Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Data Analytics, Performance Reporting, and Accreditation Compliance.

Mission Statement

Because we believe life is sacred, an inherent gift from a loving Creator, and that all children are of equal worth, we dedicate ourselves to maximizing the potential of every child by providing excellent pediatric medical and rehabilitative services in a compassionate environment consistent with the Christian principles on which we were founded.

Work Schedule

20-30 hours a week with flexible schedule during business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p, unless otherwise agreed upon by their supervisor. This position is a paid onsite internship and is not eligible for remote work. The internship program begins the first full week of June and concludes at the end of the summer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety - Support active performance improvement projects; analyze quality and safety trends; assist with event review, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance - Support ACHC and CARF readiness; assist with policy and document review; contribute to audit preparation, literature reviews, or other assigned projects.
• Data Analytics & Performance Reporting - Compile and validate performance data; develop or maintain dashboards; prepare summaries for committees and leadership; identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete one department-assigned capstone project and present findings and recommendations to department or organizational leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have completed their first year and be currently enrolled in a degree program in Public Health; Healthcare Administration; Nursing; Health Informatics; Business Administration (Healthcare Concentration) ,or another related field
• Experience: n/a
• License/Certification/Credential: n/a

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence.

• BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

Safety Sensitive Position Note

Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.