What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Informatics Intern- Fall 2026 position at BHI Senior Living?
BHI Senior Living operates Life Plan Communities that combine vibrant lifestyles with comprehensive care and long-term security for residents. We’re committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation — and we’re looking for team members who want to build rewarding careers while positively impacting the lives of older adults. Our faith-based values guide us in every decision we make and have resulted in over 50 years of providing exceptional care for seniors. As one of the most well-respected and well-funded non-profit organizations in the Midwest, BHI Senior Living offers ten Life Plan Communities and two Active Adult Communities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
As an Informatics Intern, you won’t just learn how data and systems support our organization — you’ll help make them smarter. Through data analysis, system optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, you’ll be a trusted contributor on a team dedicated to turning information into insight, improving workflows, and driving informed decision-making.
As a BHI Senior Living Community, the staff are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Paid internship
- Cohort experience with exposure across departments
- Hands-on experience in the senior living industry
- Professional development weekly
- Paid holidays
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Program Details-
The BHI Internship Program is an 11.5-week cohort experience designed to provide students with project-based, hands-on learning within a department aligned with their current field of study. Interns gain practical experience while contributing to meaningful work that supports organizational goals.
Throughout the program, interns participate in professional development opportunities, including CliftonStrengths workshops and engagement with members of BHI’s executive leadership team. The program is structured to support a healthy school–work balance, with flexible scheduling that accommodates academic commitments.
The Health Informatics Intern will focus on:
-Data Analytics – including Competitive Workflow Analysis
-Development of Admission Refresh Training Curriculum
-Development of Onboarding Training Curriculum
-Clinical and Interdisciplinary Workflow Comparisons
-Data Extraction
-Forms configuration in Electronic Health Record
-Assist with Electronic Health Record Implementations
-Assist with EHR Integration Implementations (CareQuality/CareConnect)
-Research the requirements of the CURES Act and develop a roadmap for electronic protected health information and potential “direct to patient” functionality.
-Creation of Clinical Workflow Guides
-Research – identify best practice recommendations for senior living/long term care.
Who You Are:
-Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics or related degree.
-Passion for caring for seniors with industry interest.
-Excellent organizational and time management skills.
-Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Preferred: Nursing or clinical experience
Cohort to start 8/31/26
For information on BHI Senior Living visit our website at https://www.bhiseniorliving.org/
BHI Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.