What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL SHADOWING INTERN - UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL position at VOA Northern Rockies?
Clinical Shadowing Intern (Undergraduate-Medical Track)
Classification: NonExempt
Reports To
Date: May 2026
Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.
job Description
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Summary/Objective
The Clinical Shadowing Intern is an undergraduate student participating in a structured, paid internship designed to earn observational and clinical exposure hours in preparation for graduate or professional school applications. This position is strictly observational and does not include the provision of direct clinical services.
The intern will gain exposure to healthcare delivery within VOANR programs, with an emphasis on nursing and medical provider roles, interdisciplinary collaboration, and healthcare systems in a nonprofit setting.
Essential Functions
Permitted Duties – Observation & Non-Licensed Support:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position operates in clinical and office environments and may involve observing activities in healthcare, residential, or program settings. The role routinely uses standard office equipment for non-clinical tasks.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to perform essential functions, including standing or sitting for extended periods, observing clinical activities, and attending meetings or trainings.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a temporary, paid internship position. Hours and schedule will be determined based on program availability and internship learning objectives. Evening or weekend hours may be required depending on observation opportunities.
Travel
This position will not travel.
Required Education, Experience, Or Eligibility Qualifications
Preferred Education and Experience
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.
Classification: NonExempt
Reports To
Date: May 2026
Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.
job Description
______________________________________________________________________
Summary/Objective
The Clinical Shadowing Intern is an undergraduate student participating in a structured, paid internship designed to earn observational and clinical exposure hours in preparation for graduate or professional school applications. This position is strictly observational and does not include the provision of direct clinical services.
The intern will gain exposure to healthcare delivery within VOANR programs, with an emphasis on nursing and medical provider roles, interdisciplinary collaboration, and healthcare systems in a nonprofit setting.
Essential Functions
Permitted Duties – Observation & Non-Licensed Support:
- Shadow licensed nursing staff, and behavioral health professionals as approved
- Observe patient flow, care coordination, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Observe consultations, or case discussions when appropriate
- Observe nursing workflows, including medication management and patient education activities (observation only)
- Attend approved trainings, in-service sessions, and staff meetings
- Learn healthcare terminology, workflows, and scope-of-practice distinctions
- Observe documentation and compliance processes without accessing or entering records
- Assist with non-clinical administrative tasks such as organizing training materials or preparing non-confidential packets
- Participate in quality improvement or systems-learning activities under supervision
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Complete internship logs, reflections, or documentation required by VOANR or the academic institution
- Provide medical, nursing, behavioral health, or clinical services
- Conduct intakes, assessments, screenings, vitals, or procedures
- Administer medications or participate in medication delivery
- Document in clinical or medical records or access EMR/EHR systems
- Independently interact with clients in a service capacity
- Make treatment decisions or recommendations
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Interest in healthcare professions, particularly medicine or physician assistant pathways
- Willingness to learn in observational settings
- Effective communication and respectful engagement with staff
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position operates in clinical and office environments and may involve observing activities in healthcare, residential, or program settings. The role routinely uses standard office equipment for non-clinical tasks.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to perform essential functions, including standing or sitting for extended periods, observing clinical activities, and attending meetings or trainings.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a temporary, paid internship position. Hours and schedule will be determined based on program availability and internship learning objectives. Evening or weekend hours may be required depending on observation opportunities.
Travel
This position will not travel.
Required Education, Experience, Or Eligibility Qualifications
Preferred Education and Experience
- List preferred education and experience
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.