The Intern is responsible for assisting department(s) and/or leadership in administrative and clerical tasks and gaining hands-on experience in hospital administration. They assist in various tasks, such as document management, scheduling, general correspondence, coordinating meetings, taking minutes, and preparing high-level reports. The role also assists with process improvement projects and quality control initiatives.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Assist in day-to-day work within the designated department with non-clinical tasks and projects.
• Identifies areas of opportunity to enhance patient care by providing feedback to the Designated Leader based on observations of workflow, team member and patient interactions, living out the FOCUS values, and team dynamics.
• Complete a presentation at the end of the internship on ideas, suggestions, and lessons learned during time with the organization
• Participates in additional duties assigned as appropriate to enhance the learning of the inner workings of healthcare.
• Float to clinical and non-clinical areas to gain exposure to different career fields.
• Presents positive image of UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge as deemed appropriate.

Education:

• Enrolled in high school or college.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Working toward a four-year degree.

Experience:

• Junior or Senior level in high school or enrolled in college.
• Able to work a minimum of 10-20 hours per week in significant blocks of time.
• A minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• Good computer skills are important including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of InDesign highly desired.
• Must be highly organized, self-directed and able to handle a variety of projects at one time. Must be a good team player.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Some weekend and/or evening hours may be required on a limited basis.