Summer 2026 Administrative Internship – High School (On-Site)

Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking an entry-level team member to observe and audit processes, assist with qualitative and quantitative data gathering for initiatives, and help draft project deliverables.

You will present findings to internal audiences and contribute to a patient-centered environment guided by SHC's C-I-CARE standards and commitment to exceptional patient and family experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; currently enrolled in HS or equivalent program.
• At least 18 years of age or able to obtain a Work Permit.

Responsibilities

• Observe and/or audit existing processes to understand perspectives and share findings.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data gathering for initiatives to support analysis.
• Draft project deliverables and other materials.
• Present findings and results to internal audiences.

Skills

Active listening

Resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Planning

Self-awareness

Feedback reception

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Locations

Palo Alto, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

What You Will Do

• Observe and/or audit existing processes to understand different perspectives and/or share findings
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data gathering for initiatives to support analysis
• Draft project deliverables and other materials
• Present findings and results to internal audiences

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent educational program required
• At least 18 years of age or able to obtain a Work Permit required

Experience Qualifications

• None required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Actively listen to others, showing courtesy, compassion, and understanding of the other person's perspective
• Demonstrate resourcefulness by seeking needed information before asking others for direction
• Show attention to detail by asking clarifying questions
• Create logical plans/steps to get work done
• Seek to increase self-awareness of strengths and development areas
• Accept constructive feedback from others and take action based on feedback
• Demonstrate basic understanding of computer programs such as the Microsoft suite

Licenses and Certifications

• None

These Principles Apply To All Employees

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $24.00 - $24.00 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.