• Intern - Enterprise Project Management Office

    Penn State Health (Hershey, PA)


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

    **Location:** US:PA: Hershey

    **Work Type:** PRN

    **FTE:** 0.001

    **Shift:** Day

    **Hours:** 8:00a-4:30p Monday - Friday 40 hours

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

     

    This is a Summer Internship position that we’d expect will end in August

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    This internship provides hands-on experience in healthcare project management. Under the guidance of executive and service line leadership, the intern will work on strategically critical projects that support operational improvements and contribute to financial and operational excellence initiatives. The role offers exposure to applying project management methodologies to real-world healthcare problems.

     

    **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:

    + Responsible for conducting business in a professional manner, including respecting the confidentiality of information gathered.

    + Responsible for formulating specific objectives for their project to meet desired goals that have been mutually agreed upon with the preceptor

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Current junior or senior majoring in Business, Healthcare Policy/Administration, Engineering, or other 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 health system operations.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

    + Leadership experience and involvement in extracurricular activities.

    + Local candidates preferred.

     

    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** Intern - Enterprise Project Management Office

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

    **Req ID** 76553