Healthcare Administration Intern

Covenant Living•Carol Stream, IL

4d•$16 - $19

About The Position

This position will work with the Leadership that oversees all administration and operations for the community, as well as the Healthcare Administration within Covenant Living’s Skilled Nursing. These leaders play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our continuing care residential communities. Administration oversees a wide range of functions, including human resources, budget finances, data management, healthcare regulations and compliance standards, and facilities management. We are a dedicated team passionate about creating a supportive and effective environment for our residents and staff. This internship provides a valuable opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to gain firsthand experience in the operations of a retirement community and/or healthcare administration. The individual in this temporary position will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real-world projects impacting the daily operations of our community by bringing joy and peace of mind to those we serve. This internship is ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in healthcare management, business administration, or a related field.

Requirements

Required Degree: Current bachelor’s degree enrollment in a related field.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. This includes the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbal and written, with residents and staff.
Proficient in MS Office suite of products and data analysis tools.
Ability to both work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated interest in administrative field and/or healthcare.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: Current bachelor’s degree enrollment business administration or healthcare management.
An interest in and desire to work with older adults is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist with data entry and analysis for various administrative reports. This will provide insights into the results of various operations.
Conduct research and prepare presentations on industry trends and regulations.
Support with project management duties, including, but not limited to: leading project meetings by scheduling meetings, gathering and organizing project information to provide timely updates, and maintaining records.
Provide administrative support to various departments as needed. This will include working with HR and leadership to onboard new employees.
Develop and improve departmental processes and procedures.
Once a month shadow the HCA at the facility on off-hours to inspect the facility and meet with the night shift. Day hours will be adjusted when this duty is performed.