Summer 2026 Administrative Internship - High School (On-Site)

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This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The purpose of this job is to gain practical experience in healthcare administration and operations by contributing to a specific department project or initiative.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Observe and/or audit existing processes to understand different perspectives and/or share findings

• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data gathering for initiatives to support analysis

• Draft project deliverables and other materials

• Present findings and results to internal audiences

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent educational program Required

• At least 18 years of age or able to obtain a Work Permit Required

Experience Qualifications

• None required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Actively listen to others, showing courtesy, compassion, and understand of the other person's perspective

• Demonstrates resourcefullness by seeking needed information before asking others for direction

• Shows attention to detail by asking clarifying questions

• Creates logical plans/steps to get work done

• Seeks to increase self-awareness of strengths and development areas

• Accepts constructive feedback from others and takes action based on feedback

• Demonstrates basic understanding of computer programs such as Microsoft suite

Licenses and Certifications

• None

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $24.00 - $24.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

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