Intern (Unpaid)

We’re unique.  You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day.  For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts?  Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Intern (unpaid) participates in a structured learning experience designed to provide exposure to the health care industry and professional workplace practices. Under the guidance of an assigned supervisor or mentor, the intern observes business operations, participates in educational projects, and develops professional skills through job shadowing, project based learning, and other developmental activities. The internship is intended primarily for the educational benefit of the intern and complements rather than replaces the work of paid employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes/shadows employees in multiple roles/departments to understand health care operations.
• Completes structured learning projects related to the assigned department.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and educational presentations.
• Learn healthcare workflows, policies, and business processes.
• Conducts research or prepares presentations as part of an assigned learning project.
• Participates in professional development and networking opportunities.
• Assists with limited administrative tasks that support learning objectives and are performed under direct supervision. Receives ongoing coaching and feedback from a designated supervisor or mentor.
• Participates in additional learning activities consistent with the educational objectives of the internship.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the internship, the intern should be able to:

• Describe the functions of the assigned department.
• Demonstrate professional workplace communication skills.
• Understand basic healthcare business operations.
• Apply organizational and time management techniques.
• Develop career awareness within the healthcare industry.
• Develop foundational business and professional competencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the company
• Respect for details; learns to execute accurately
• Willingness to learn organizational and time management skills.  
• Interest in developing customer service skills and demonstrates reliability and accountability
• Excellent telephone etiquette, and written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to learn and grow professionally grow
• Energetic and eager to engage in new projects and ideas
• Ability to embrace and live the company’s Core values.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
• Spoken and written fluency in English

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from high school, an accredited college, university, technical, or vocational program.
• Pursuing a degree or certificate related to the internship area is preferred.
• No prior professional experience required.
• School approval may be required when applicable
• Internship duration will generally range from 3-12 weeks (or one academic term) depending on the educational program and department needs.

PAY RANGE:

$0.0 - $0.00 Hourly

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better.  Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. 

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire.  With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.  Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

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