2026 SUMMER STUDENT INTERN/INTERNSHIP - Employee Occupational Health (23757)
About The Position
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and community physicians, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and long-term care to the greater Bergen County community. The Medical Center, including its Long-Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents. The Medical Center is a full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography), and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. Bergen New Bridge is a Veterans Community Care Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans and is a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). BNBMC is looking to hire paid summer interns across a broad field of functions. Salary is $16.50/hour. We can provide up to 40 hours per week work schedules. Come join our winning team for the Summer of 2026! The Occupational Medicine Intern will gain valuable exposure to the clinical, operational, and public health aspects of occupational and employee health within a healthcare system. Under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Employee Occupational Health team, the intern will support initiatives aimed at promoting workforce health, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities may include assisting with quality improvement projects related to employee health programs, supporting data collection and analysis for occupational health initiatives, creating and updating departmental policies and procedures, and contributing to special projects focused on program development, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the intern may conduct literature reviews on workplace health topics and help develop educational resources and program evaluations. This internship will provide valuable insights into occupational medicine operations and culminate in a brief presentation summarizing project findings and recommendations.
Requirements
- Must have completed at least Freshman year of College/Trade School.
- High School Diploma Required
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in medicine, public health, healthcare administration, occupational health, or related fields
- Strong organizational, research, and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Interest in healthcare systems, workforce health, or public health programs
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Responsibilities
- assisting with quality improvement projects related to employee health programs
- supporting data collection and analysis for occupational health initiatives
- creating and updating departmental policies and procedures
- contributing to special projects focused on program development, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
- conducting literature reviews on workplace health topics
- help develop educational resources and program evaluations
- brief presentation summarizing project findings and recommendations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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