Summer 2026 Administrative Internship – Undergraduate (Hybrid)

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto invites you to gain practical experience in health care operations and administration through contributions to department initiatives and hands-on projects. You will assist with detailed data gathering from diverse sources, draft deliverables that summarize findings and propose solutions, and interface with clinicians, staff, and leaders to share results and gain input.

You will present findings to internal audiences and participate in other special projects as

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems by uncovering the root cause of an issue.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Able to set individual goals and schedule based on overall project goals.
• Accepts constructive feedback and takes action.

Responsibilities

• Assist with detailed data gathering for initiatives, including synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources
• Draft project deliverables that summarize key findings and propose solutions
• Interface with clinicians, employees, and leaders to share results and gain input
• Present findings and results to internal audiences
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Goal setting

Feedback

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

A Brief Overview

The purpose of this job is to gain practical experience in health care operations and administration through contributions to department operations and initiatives.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Assist with detailed data gathering for initiatives, including synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources
• Draft project deliverables that summarize key findings and propose solutions
• Interface with clinicians, employees, and leaders to share results and gain input
• Present findings and results to internal audiences
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

High School Graduate, at least 18 years old, and entering or returning to undergraduate studies at an accredited school in the fall

Experience Qualifications

None required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems by uncovering the root cause of an issue
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of team
• Able to set individual goals and schedule based on overall project goals
• Accepts constructive feedback and takes action

Licenses and Certifications

None

These principles apply to ALL employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience 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 of 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. 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 $26.12 - $26.12 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.

With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.