About the role#
The Recruitment Onboarding Intern supports the Welcome Team at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. You will help new employees navigate their pre-boarding and onboarding process. Your goal is to provide clear communication and support so new hires feel prepared and connected as they join the organization.
What you'll do#
- Contact pre-hires to welcome them and schedule pre-employment health screening appointments.
- Manage incoming questions and concerns throughout the pre-hire process.
- Prepare onboarding materials and distribute orientation schedules.
- Maintain employee documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Develop and implement assigned projects, such as events, programs, or research studies.
- Create project plans and coordinate with relevant individuals to ensure successful implementation.
- Execute administrative and operational tasks for your assigned projects.
- Participate in the assessment and improvement of service quality.
- Comply with all safety, infection control, and OSHA procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college or graduate student.
- For clinical focus: At least two years in a health sciences program (e.g., nursing, pre-med, biology, chemistry, statistics, or biomedical engineering) or a graduate student in public health or medicine.
- For non-clinical focus: Current student in business, communications, marketing, journalism, healthcare administration, or a related field.
- Research experience gained through coursework, work, or previous internships, plus knowledge of research principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups.
- Ability to work independently, manage time-sensitive tasks, and adapt to change.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends if required.
- Ability to travel throughout the metro Atlanta area with reliable transportation.
- Clinical focus candidates: Knowledge of medical terminology and basic statistical software is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, temporary.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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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