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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

The intern will become a part of the Project Management and Quality teams for Behavioral & Mental Health, working to support ongoing system wide initiatives. The intern will learn about the project management lifecycle, specifically in a healthcare setting, through supporting project teams. The intern will also learn about quality management and processes, supporting the quality team in a variety of improvement efforts as well as data collection, analysis, and reporting opportunities. Overall, the intern will gain knowledge of Behavioral & Mental Health programming through hands on experience and shadowing opportunities.

Project/position description:

Learn about the Project Management Lifecycle with ongoing applicationLearn about Quality Management with ongoing applicationSupport Project Managers/Coordinators and Quality Specialists across strategic initiatives:Provide project support through scheduling meetings, taking & distributing meeting minutes, and conducting follow ups with team membersAttend and participate in meetings and presentationsPrepare and maintain up to date project management and quality documentsMonitor project progress against scheduleData analysis and presentationAssist the Manager, BMH Project Portfolio Team and Manager, BMH Quality with program duties such as strategy updates, program documentationShadow the Project Management team and additional areas of Behavioral & Mental Health to gain an understanding of full project, quality, clinical & operational support for various programs

Qualifications:

Progression toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, or related fieldStrong work ethic and demonstrated initiativeStrong writing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skillsSolid process, analytical, problem solving and time management skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education

College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignmentsCreative and flexible; Able to adapt to changeSelf-starter; Able to make decisions independentlyStrong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skillsAble to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levelsAble to represent Children’s in a mature and professional mannerWilling to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internshipProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as requiredAble to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship

Job Responsibilities

Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

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Intern/Extern