Essentia Health · 3 weeks ago
Career Explorer Intern
Essentia Health Surgery Center - Grand Rapids
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$12/hr - $12/hrEssentia Health is a healthcare organization providing various services, and they are seeking a Career Explorer Intern. The role offers students and career changers exposure to healthcare occupations while supporting and assisting healthcare teams.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
The Healthcare Explorer position provides students and career changers with the opportunity to gain exposure to various healthcare occupations
In this role, individuals will support, observe, and assist healthcare teams in real-world environments
Under supervision, candidates will perform basic duties according to established guidelines while exploring different careers, departments, and functions within our organization
Qualification
Required
16 years of age or older
Interest and Curiosity in Healthcare: Clear motivation for exploring healthcare careers, as evidenced by prior experiences (e.g., coursework, volunteer work, or personal projects) and/or expressed enthusiasm during the interview or application process
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with peers, patients, and staff, demonstrated through examples of past work or volunteer experiences, feedback from prior employers, or specific instances where communication skills were critical in achieving a goal
Organizational Skills: Evidence of managing multiple tasks or responsibilities, such as balancing academic coursework with extracurricular activities or maintaining a personal schedule, as described in previous roles or activities
Confidentiality and Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information respectfully, through past roles (e.g., volunteer work, internships) that required confidentiality and discretion, or a clear understanding of confidentiality principles
Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work with others, evidenced by participation in team-oriented projects, group work in school, or collaborative volunteer experiences. Ability to provide examples of teamwork challenges and how they were addressed
Initiative and Proactive Learning: Examples of independently seeking out new learning opportunities, whether through research, additional coursework, or extracurricular activities that demonstrate curiosity and self-driven growth
Comfort with Inquiry: Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification when needed, shown through past experiences where asking for guidance led to a positive outcome or learning opportunity
Attention to Detail: Demonstrated accuracy in performing tasks, such as following instructions carefully in previous roles or volunteer work, or a track record of attention to detail in any academic or extracurricular activity
Time Commitment: Availability to adhere to a specific schedule, as demonstrated by previous roles where consistency and reliability in time management were required
Preferred
Previous job shadowing or internship experience in healthcare
Completion of relevant coursework (e.g., Medical Terminology, Intro to Allied Health, Human Anatomy & Physiology)
Volunteer experience in a healthcare setting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training
Tuition reimbursement
Educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources
Company
Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a non-profit organization that offers integrated health care facilities to its patients.
Founded in 2004
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Otto Bremer Trust
2022-08-11Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
David Herman
CEO
Douglas J. Arvin, CPA, MBA
West Market VP and CFO
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