About the role#
The Heart Center Project Portfolio Team Intern supports project management, process improvement, and quality program management across all Heart Center departments. You will gain hands-on experience in hospital operations, including strategy and quality management.
What you'll do#
- Develop and carry out plans for assigned projects, such as events, activities, programs, or research studies.
- Manage administrative and operational tasks to ensure project success.
- Coordinate with relevant individuals to ensure implementation aligns with organizational goals.
- Participate in the assessment and improvement of service and project quality.
- Comply with all safety, infection control, and OSHA regulations and complete required in-service training.
What you'll need#
- Research experience gained through coursework, previous internships, or work experience.
- Practical knowledge of research principles.
- Clinical focus: Students with at least two years in a health sciences program (such as Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Statistics) or postgraduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health or a medical degree.
- Non-clinical focus: Students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize time-sensitive tasks, and adapt to change.
- Professional demeanor when interacting with diverse groups at all levels.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the metro Atlanta area.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends if required.
- For clinical focus: Knowledge of medical terminology and basic statistical software is useful.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- This is a paid, temporary internship with a rolling term.
About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a nonprofit pediatric healthcare system based in Georgia. It operates three hospitals, urgent care centers, and specialized facilities like the Marcus Autism Center. The organization manages over 1.1 million patient visits annually. It provides care across specialties including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, and sports medicine.
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