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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Health Care Student Intern is an introductory position for students interested in exploring a career in Health Care. Under the direction and guidance of a manager or supervisor assigned in each department and in collaboration with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Stormont Vail Health Career Counselor, the intern supports Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) activities, community outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of community health information across Shawnee and Geary Counties. This position offers exposure to population health improvement, community partnerships, and healthcare operations healthcare careers while developing professional skills through meaningful project participation. Job duties may vary by department throughout the rotation. This position may be required to be on-site, hybrid or remote depending on the departmental needs.

Education Qualifications

• Enrolled in a local school program Required
• Undergraduate or Masters program enrollment with major in health, biology, public health, or communications Preferred

What you will do

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and visitor information.
• Keeps work area clean and well organized.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Attends or completes any/all orientation and training assigned.
• Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers and team members.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the organization.
• Assists the Community Health Engagement team with planning, preparation, and dissemination activities related to Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) in Shawnee and Geary Counties.
• Supports collection, organization, and review of community health data, community resources, and stakeholder information under the supervision of department staff.
• Participates in community meetings, coalition meetings, focus groups, health fairs, and outreach activities to gain experience in community engagement and public health practices.
• Assists with documenting meeting notes, organizing project files, updating contact lists, and tracking community engagement activities.
• Demonstrates professionalism and develops positive working relationships with team members, community partners, and community members.
• Participate in staff/team meetings as requested.
• Adhere to all Stormont Vail policies.
• Assists with event preparation, logistics, registration, and outreach efforts for community engagement activities.
• Shadows Community Health Engagement staff and other healthcare professionals to gain exposure to healthcare administration, community benefit, public health, and community partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.