Student Intern

Healthcare Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System is seeking a Student Intern in the Accounting department to assist with day-to-day tasks, data entry, filing, and report preparation while learning healthcare accounting practices.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication. Candidates should be high school students or graduates enrolled in college, with good MS Office skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and a high school student or a high school graduate enrolled in college.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the assigned department.
• Answer phones and perform filing/charting maintenance.
• Process computer/order entry and compile reports.
• Provide administrative support and learn industry practices.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

MS Word

MS Excel

Multitasking

Education

High school student or grad enrolled in college

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Department: Accounting

Overview of Position

The Student Intern is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day activities of the assigned department, including, but not limited to, answering phones, filing/charting maintenance, computer/order entry, and compiling reports to provide support to the department staff and optimize department efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Assist in the day-to-day activities of the assigned department
2. Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
3. Contribute to projects and assignments in collaboration with other team members
4. Conduct research, data analysis, and prepare reports as needed
5. Provide administrative support as needed
6. Learn about the various aspects of the industry and apply academic knowledge
7. Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
8. Obtain feedback and utilize for professional and developmental growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be at least 16 years old and currently a high school student, or a high school graduate enrolled in an academic college program.
2. Solid written and verbal communication skills.
3. Knowledge of MS Office products, particularly MS Word and Excel.
4. Ability to handle multiple priorities.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with the hands and arms, and taste or smell.
2. Occasionally required to move the neck.
3. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
4. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
5. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis.

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.