About the role#
The Quality and Clinical Transformation Intern supports initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, safety, and operational effectiveness. You will work alongside leadership and cross-functional partners to gain hands-on experience in healthcare quality improvement, data analysis, and change management. This role provides exposure to how a large healthcare organization identifies improvement opportunities and implements solutions to advance patient-centered care.
What you'll do#
- Support quality improvement projects and clinical transformation efforts.
- Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
- Document current-state processes, identify gaps, and help develop future-state workflows.
- Participate in project meetings, improvement workgroups, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Collect, organize, and analyze quality and performance data to monitor key performance indicators.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and visual summaries to communicate findings.
- Translate data into actionable insights for project teams.
- Support project planning, documentation, and status tracking.
- Conduct literature reviews and research evidence-based practices to inform initiatives.
- Help develop educational materials and presentations to support project adoption.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior at a regionally accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in healthcare administration, public health, health sciences, business, data analytics, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum grade point average of 2.5.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
- Effective multitasking, prioritization, and teamwork skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to complete tasks.
- Integrity, maturity, dependability, and a positive attitude.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, work-from-home position.
- Remote work is approved for residents of: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
- Internship dates: May 31, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Compensation: $21.00 per hour.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health operates as a nonprofit organization in the hospitals and health care industry. The company maintains a footprint across seven states including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. It holds a significant presence in Chicago and Milwaukee. The headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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