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Penn State Health** - **Penn State Health Corporation

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** PRN

**FTE:** 0.001

**Shift:** Day

**Hours:** 8:00a-4:30p, M-F, 40hrs

**Recruiter Contact:** Garrett C. Kieffer at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This internship provides hands-on experience in healthcare supply chain operations. Under the guidance of executive and departmental leadership, the intern will work on projects that enhance supply chain efficiency, support operational improvements, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives. The role offers exposure to inventory management, procurement processes, logistics, and supplier relations in a healthcare environment.

Summer Internship position that is expected to last until mid August

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES** : The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

+ Conduct business professionally while maintaining confidentiality.

+ Define specific project objectives aligned with agreed-upon goals.

+ Participate in rounding with supply chain leadership to gain insight into hospital supply chain operations. Assist in evaluating and optimizing procurement, inventory management, and distribution processes to ensure the availability of critical medical supplies.

+ Support data analysis initiatives to improve supply utilization and cost efficiency.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including nursing, finance, and operations, to enhance supply chain workflows.

+ Gain exposure to supply chain compliance and regulatory requirements in a healthcare setting.

+ Present findings and recommendations from the capstone project to the Supply Chain Leadership Team and key stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Current sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Supply Chain or a related field.

+ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

+ Strong commitment to making a direct impact on hospital supply chain operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

+ Leadership experience and involvement in extracurricular activities.

+ Local candidates preferred.

+ Experience in financial and data analysis.

+ Interest in healthcare supply chain management, logistics, or procurement.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

_This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._

_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._

**Union:** Non Bargained

**Position** Internship - Supply Chain

**Location** US:PA: Hershey | Intern | PRN

**Req ID** 74425