Children's Health Administrative Intern

Job Description:

Intermountain Children’s Health leads all aspects of children’s care across Intermountain. With hospital, ambulatory, and telehealth operations in 5 states, a robust academic affiliation with the University of Utah, and a thriving research enterprise, Children’s Health is a nation leading model for the future of pediatric care. Our focus is simultaneously on improving the social determinants of care and promoting better health for kids where they live and play while also delivering world class health care from primary care to cutting edge quaternary care. This internship will expose candidates to every aspect of a modern future-forward health system. Our interns have gone on to become fellows at the best institutions in the country, including Intermountain. Some interns have returned to Primary’s after gaining years of valuable experience elsewhere having learned that we are not only the best place to start a career but also the best place to continue and grow a career.

This position is intended as an educational opportunity, but interns are also expected to participate in and contribute to improving hospital operations through the completion of a sponsored project and other assignments.

Children's Health provides services throughout the Intermountain system and is hiring interns based at the Primary Children's Salt Lake Campus, but assignments may be given at the Primary Children's Miller Campus at Lehi, Primary Children’s Behavioral Health Campus at Taylorsville, or Intermountain Nevada Children’s Hospital.

The 10-12-week full-time paid summer internship will begin the end of May to beginning of June 2027 (based upon student matriculation).  The following materials must be received no later than November 29, 2026.

• • Completion of this online application
  • Current Resume
  • One-page personal statement/cover letter addressing the following questions (can be uploaded in same section of application as your resume):
    • Why are you interested in Children’s Health?
    • What do you hope to gain and contribute during your Internship?
    • Any related experience(s) that might be deemed valuable.

Candidates will be selected based upon the submitted application information and interview outcomes. Only candidates who are currently enrolled in a master’s program will be considered. 

Please direct any questions regarding the application process via email to [email protected]  

Job Essentials

1. Spends time with senior leaders, department directors and managers in order to understand their business environment and existing critical issues. Assists them with projects as needed.
2. Regularly attends Executive Council Meeting and attends Governing Board Meeting, Medical Executive Meeting, and Physician Committee Meeting as appropriate.
3. Selects and implements at least one project that allows for individual initiative and learning and is approved by the supervising Children’s Health Executive Sponsor.
4. Assists with general administrative duties as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
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Completion of one year of a post-graduate degree program (preferably in Business, Public Health, or Health Services Administration).

Demonstrated leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking
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Demonstrated proficiency with business computer applications (i.e spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases)
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Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to students who are in the middle of their first and second year of their Master's program

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$23.17 - $35.77

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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