BFT - Graduate Administrative Intern

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2024!

Deadline to Apply is October 31 at 11:59 pm ET

Administrative Interns join a specific MGH department for the summer, about 10-12 weeks, and are precepted by an Administrative or Executive Director. Each department has different needs and those needs change from one summer to the next, but the preceptors aim to provide students with a broad range of learning opportunities that are consistent with the learning needs and objectives of the student and the priorities of the department for that particular period. In addition, MGH interns gain exposure to the broader strategic and operational goals of the large and complex academic medical center by attending tours, clinical observerships, and meetings with senior hospital executives.

Please note : students that complete an administrative internship at MGH are at neither an advantage nor disadvantage for the post-graduate MGH Administrative Fellowship Program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internship Competencies and focuses include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Information systems (IS)
• Operations
• Marketing / Growth / Planning / Fundraising
• Physician Relations
• Regulatory
• Communication and Presentation
• Space and Facilities Management

Typical projects have included:

• Developing process flow maps of current processes and making recommendations around how to improve processes
• Reviewing and completing financial analyses and statements
• Assessing and summarizing new business opportunities
• Supporting the capital budget process and/or evaluating prospective products or vendors
• Reviewing resumes and conducting telephone and in-person interviews to assist with staff recruiting
• Supporting accreditation applications and site visits
• Drafting communications; presenting recommendations and results

In addition, interns often attend staff and/or team meetings, attend grand rounds or other medical education lectures, and observe clinical care and direct patient caregivers.

Interns meet regularly with their preceptor to discuss their progress. In addition, interns meet regularly with each other and other preceptors to share information about their projects and hot topics in healthcare

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Likely to develop budget and/or financial analyses

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Administrative office and clinical environment on MGH campus. Intern should be prepared to spend time in patient care and/or research environments, including inpatient, ICU, outpatient, operating room and research lab settings. The internship is in-person (with hybrid opportunities depending on the department).

SELECTION PROCESS

Students interested in a summer internship must apply electronically no later than October 31, 2023 at 11:59pm ET. A limited number of applicants will be invited for initial zoom interviews in late November. Final round panel interviews will be scheduled for mid-December. Students will be notified by early January if they have been selected for an internship. Each student's start date will be the day immediately following Memorial Day (Tuesday). The internship length at minimum is 10 weeks (individual end dates will be identified between the intern and their preceptor) . Prior to starting the internship, students are expected to provide their preceptor with any specific requirements their graduate program may require.

Applicants must submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Other application materials will not be considered. If either one of two documents is not received, the candidate will not be considered for a position.

Please note: as part of the onboarding process, interns will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to their start date and will be expected to comply with all hospital policies, including protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

The MGH Administrative Internship is a competitive position designed for exceptional students demonstrating high potential. MGH is a busy and complicated healthcare environment. Successful students demonstrate the ability to juggle their workload and to absorb and assimilate an extraordinary amount of new knowledge in a very short amount of time.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong ability to relate to colleagues and work as part of a team
• Exceptional writing skills and command of the English language
• Meticulous organization and attention to detail is essential
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change, uncertainty and feedback
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Currently enrolled in Master's degree program with concentration in healthcare management (MHA, MHSA, MPH, MBA, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

• Some understanding of the healthcare field is required for interns to be successful
• Student must demonstrate clear interest in healthcare management, particularly in the academic medicine space.

Internship compensation will be $25/hr, as determined by market competition and HR standards. This is subject to change at the discretion of compensation analysts and managers.

Students are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing and transportation during the summer.