What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN position at Archbold?
Information Services Intern - IS Clinical Services
Description
Education Requirements: Requires high school diploma. Diploma/Certification in Information Technology, Health
Information or related field preferred.
Experience
Required Skills:
A minimum of 1 year of experience in Information Technology or job-related field. Experience in Healthcare IT is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, clinicians, administrators, and IT staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a healthcare setting.
Basic understanding of or willingness to learn healthcare privacy and security standards, including HIPAA and the appropriate handling of protected health information (PHI).
Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and service excellence.
AMC reserves the right to revise and/or change job duties and responsibilities.
Learning Objectives: By the conclusion of the internship, the intern will:
Gain a foundational understanding of healthcare information systems, including how technology supports clinical care, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
Learn best practices for healthcare data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA principles.
Develop practical skills in healthcare IT support, documentation, and project coordination.
Improve professional communication skills within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Understand how IT governance, change management, and system reliability directly affect patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Build real-world experience applicable to careers in healthcare IT, informatics, analytics, or systems administration.
Physical Demands
Work in largely sedentary, with occasional standing and walking. Reaches, handles, lifts and carries heavy books. Manuals and listings, which seldom exceed twenty pounds in weight. Works in a clean, well-lit, heated and ventilated office environment. May be required to work prolonged or irregular hours, attend occasional meetings. Hours are generally 8am to 5pm, but weekend and after-hours work is occasionally required.
Performance Standards: Organization Wide
Maintains a professional image.
Makes a conscientious effort to help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment.
Assumes responsibility for institutional requirements.
Customer Service
Interpersonal skills
Demonstrates pride in the organization.
Strives to work well as a team member.
Information Services Core
Demonstrates excellence in responsibility, dependability and flexibility.
Demonstrates excellent productivity.
Demonstrates commitment to quality improvement.
Perks/Benefits
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
Description
Education Requirements: Requires high school diploma. Diploma/Certification in Information Technology, Health
Information or related field preferred.
Experience
Required Skills:
A minimum of 1 year of experience in Information Technology or job-related field. Experience in Healthcare IT is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, clinicians, administrators, and IT staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a healthcare setting.
Basic understanding of or willingness to learn healthcare privacy and security standards, including HIPAA and the appropriate handling of protected health information (PHI).
Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and service excellence.
AMC reserves the right to revise and/or change job duties and responsibilities.
Learning Objectives: By the conclusion of the internship, the intern will:
Gain a foundational understanding of healthcare information systems, including how technology supports clinical care, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
Learn best practices for healthcare data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA principles.
Develop practical skills in healthcare IT support, documentation, and project coordination.
Improve professional communication skills within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Understand how IT governance, change management, and system reliability directly affect patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Build real-world experience applicable to careers in healthcare IT, informatics, analytics, or systems administration.
Physical Demands
Work in largely sedentary, with occasional standing and walking. Reaches, handles, lifts and carries heavy books. Manuals and listings, which seldom exceed twenty pounds in weight. Works in a clean, well-lit, heated and ventilated office environment. May be required to work prolonged or irregular hours, attend occasional meetings. Hours are generally 8am to 5pm, but weekend and after-hours work is occasionally required.
Performance Standards: Organization Wide
Maintains a professional image.
Makes a conscientious effort to help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment.
Assumes responsibility for institutional requirements.
Customer Service
Interpersonal skills
Demonstrates pride in the organization.
Strives to work well as a team member.
Information Services Core
Demonstrates excellence in responsibility, dependability and flexibility.
Demonstrates excellent productivity.
Demonstrates commitment to quality improvement.
Perks/Benefits
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care