Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

• Temporary/Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).
• Health Benefits coverage may be offered.

Position: Administrative Intern - Full-Time - Temporary

Definition:

Under close supervision, to assist with the technical or professional work in a Kern Medical department, and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Employment in this classification is restricted to full-time students enrolled in a college curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree or those who have recently completed a bachelor degree who have an interest in healthcare. It provides a means of summer or short-term employment whereby students and recent graduates with little to no relevant working experience may become familiar with the practical application of course studies. Employment in this classification is restricted to temporary appointments while pursuing college studies or recent graduates. No full-time permanent appointments will be made.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of work assignments in various kern medical departments;
• Assists in preparing or analyzing budget requests, organizational and procedural studies, classification and pay studies and training programs;
• Gathers and analyses data;
• Prepares correspondence and reports;
• Interviews and consults with officials, employees, business representatives and interested persons or groups;
• May be required to be familiar with laws, rules, policies and procedures.

Other Functions:

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Employment Standards:

Completion of two years of college in a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree or the recent achievement of a four year bachelor’s degree that can be applied in a healthcare setting.

Ability to:

Learn and perform varied types of administrative work; interview effectively; prepare correspondence and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Supplemental:

A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. 

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.