College Intern

DescriptionPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Summary:To prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the numerous functions of complex health care services organization. The primary incentive in this program is the opportunity to investigate a career opportunity with hands-on experience prior to graduation. Once completed, the intern will have sufficient knowledge necessary to determine if a career in the industry is the right opportunity to pursue. Internships vary in duration and in assigned work.Responsibilities:Communications regarding projects is timely, complete and professional. Phone calls and emails are responded to in a timely manner, generally within one business day. Treats people respectfully. Effectively manages and efficiently uses all resources. Are open to and respects differences, ideas, and suggestions. Does not participate in non-productive activities or conversations. Maintains confidentiality. Establishes and maintains good working relationships and partnerships. Adheres to established policies and procedures. Always seeks clarity to ensure understanding, keeps work processes reasonable and simple, and balances priorities. Effectively communicates and ensures understanding of UPHS’ mission, vision, and values. Makes and keeps commitments. Meet deadlines and is responsive to requests. Exemplifies in his/her action principles of collegiality and collaboration at all times. In place and ready to work at scheduled start time.Understands and has signed terms of employment.Work assignments completed within the established timeframe.Attends assigned staff meetings.Learning plan completed.Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures .Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.Education or Equivalent Experience:Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program of study is required. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.