What are the responsibilities and job description for the QI Summer Internship position at La Clinica de La Raza?
Internship duties:
- Gain hands-on experience in healthcare quality improvement (QI), compliance, and organizational performance initiatives within a professional medical setting.
- Collaborate with the QI Program Manager and interdisciplinary staff to support ongoing continuous quality improvement (CQI) projects and strategic objectives.
- Develop foundational skills in healthcare data analysis, risk assessment methodology, and performance measurement practices.
- Participate in professional meetings with organizational leadership and community partners to gain exposure to healthcare operations and decision-making processes.
- Assist in identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through data review and observational learning.
- Contribute to the preparation of written summaries, reports, and presentation materials for internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Strengthen analytical, organizational, and professional communication skills through project-based assignments and presentations.
- Observe regulatory, compliance, and accreditation-related quality processes within a healthcare environment.
- Support departmental administrative and project coordination tasks related to quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Build practical experience working within a collaborative healthcare team environment focused on patient safety and organizational excellence.
- Receive mentorship and professional development guidance from experienced healthcare quality and compliance professionals.
- Develop an understanding of healthcare quality standards, risk management practices, and operational improvement strategies.
- Estimated 16 hours/week on-site
- June 8-August 14 (10 weeks)
- This is an unpaid internship