Heart Center Project Portfolio Intern

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM5:00 PMTemporary

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Internship Overview:

The intern will support the Heart Center Project Portfolio Team. The Heart Center Project Portfolio Team supports project management, process improvement, and quality program management across all Heart Center departments.

Project/position description:

Under the guidance of the Heart Center Project Portfolio Team, the Project Portfolio Intern will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of hospital operations, including quality management, strategy, process improvement, and project management.

Experience

• Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Education

Clinical Focus:

• College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree

Non-Clinical Focus:

• College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments
• Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change
• Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels
• Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner
• Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required
• Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship

Clinical Focus:

• Knowledge of medical terminology useful
• Knowledge of basic statistical software useful

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
• Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.
• Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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