Student/ Intern

Internship Opportunity

Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems' four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital. Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques.

The Intern performs support tasks to improve healthcare quality and safety, improve patient care, and engage patients and their families in their healthcare. Completes assigned projects and tasks to gain experience in designated field(s). Works on real-time and meaningful projects; develops technical skills; collaborates and networks with various teams; and receives mentorship.

Job Duties:

• Shadow local market Director and Clinic Leadership to gain understanding of roles and responsibilities
• Strategic Management, Clinical Management, Physician management, Business Development and Recruitment
• Learn the aspects of Health Care Administration and Leadership Leadership Skills, Financial Management, Revenue Cycle, Contracts, and Quality and Operational workflows
• Learn and become proficient in internal software systems
• Lease management, Building Management, Purchasing, Business Planning, Proformas and Excel Spreadsheets
• Participate in key department project work
• Accept designated, business-focused projects to research, propose ideas and solutions as needed
• Gain understanding of the company business model and how department functions as part of the business
• Understand the company brand, customers, product goals and all other aspects of service
• Participate in department meetings to learn ongoing initiatives

Benefit and Rewards Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications Requirements:

• High School Graduate/Equivalent required
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's/masters degree or a related degree (preferably Healthcare Administration/Health Policy) from an accredited college or university.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Desire to learn and share ideas in a collaborative work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and attention to detail.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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