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CenterLight Health System SUMMER INTERN in Flushing, New York
JOB PURPOSE:
The Summer Intern will have the chance to work closely with experienced professionals, participate in challenging projects, and contribute to the success of our organization. The Summer Intern will assist with one or more projects that the department is working on, allowing the Intern to gain exposure in and understanding of the Organization’s methodologies and processes in a professional environment.
The Summer Intern will have the opportunity to join any of the following teams: Compliance, Finance, Business Development(Intake), Marketing, Human Resources, Procurement and Accounts Payable, Provider Relations, Quality, and Service Coordination.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with department’s tasks, projects, and process documentation.
Conduct research, gather data, and analyze information to support project objectives.
Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and develop innovative solutions.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Support day-to-day operations by performing administrative tasks as needed.
Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions to enhance professional development.
Assist department with identifying, managing, and resolving project risks and issues.
Schedule: 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Weekly Hours: 40
Duration: June 3rd – beginning to mid-August (depending on department joined)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor or Master’s students graduating in May 2024 or May 2025.
Experience:
Demonstrate proficient typewriting skills. Typewriting test must be taken with a minimum of 35 - 40 words per minute preferably, and over 90% of accuracy.
No additional experience beyond education is required.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail along with effective research and writing abilities.
Strong communicator both verbally and in writing.
Experience with Microsoft Suite.
Good time management.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
Physical Requirements
Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to:
Standing – Duration of up to 6 hours a day.
Sitting/Stationary positions – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.
Lifting/Push/Pull – Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and other items used in the scope of the job using OSHA guidelines, etc.
Bending/Squatting – Have to be able to safely bend or squat to perform the essential functions under the scope of the job.
Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas.
Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools to complete essential job functions (ie. typing, use of supplies, equipment, etc.)
Sight/Visual Requirements – Must be able to visually read documentation, papers, orders, signs, etc., and type/write documentation, etc. with accuracy.
Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (language) Requirements – Must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, co-workers, clients, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy. In addition, they must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language motor skills for customers to understand the individual.
Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Salary Range (Min-Max):$16.00/Hour
CenterLight Healthcare is one of the oldest non-profit comprehensive healthcare organizations in the United States. We are a premier provider of home and community-based healthcare and services in the New York metropolitan area, serving all five boroughs of New York City, as well as Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Through CenterLight TeamCare, we offer comprehensive healthcare and other services that enrich the lives of our participants and let them live safely at home and in their communities. TeamCare, a program of CenterLight Healthcare, is the nation’s largest not-for-profit Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Each day, our employees serve a richly diverse population of 3,300 participants, speaking 75 languages and dialects throughout our 14 facilities. Learn more at www.centerlightteamcare.org.
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