Administrative Internship Summer 2027

Internship Opportunity

The internship is designed to give a masters level student exposure to the inner workings of our healthcare organization. This learning opportunity is intended to refine the individuals analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skills through project work while providing broad exposure to healthcare issues within the hospital and medical foundation. This is a 3 month (480 hour) internship experience. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Internship Details:

• Non-Clinical (this position is not responsible for providing care to patients)
• 12 weeks, PAID (~480 hours.) (non-benefitted).
• Full-time work schedule, Monday through Friday, in Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid and on site)
• Internship begins May 2027.
• A student's academic background and skillsets will be matched with varying types of projects and possible host departments.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in and leads ongoing planning and execution of internship projects as assigned by members of management
• Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, as well as market utilization and financial data. Assists in obtaining and evaluating benchmark data
• Performs independent analysis of work flow processes, operational, financial, and statistical information using Visio, spreadsheets, financial modeling software and computer aided design software as assigned
• Prepares presentation and quality reports/ Presents, communicates, and disseminates findings

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health