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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

The intern for the Office of the COO will gain exposure to all areas of hospital operations through shadowing opportunities and special projects. The operational priorities for 2025 that the intern will have an opportunity to contribute to include, developing a plan for expanding inpatient bed capacity, creating plans for expanding the pediatric critical care and neonatology physician groups, and improving outpatient access to pediatric specialists. The intern will have insight into how operations partners with other areas of the organization including finance and the Office of the Pediatrician-in-Chief.

Project/position description:

Clean and reconcile all Operations FTE positions based on what is budgeted vs. what is open as a requisition.

Assessment of needs for Division Chief administrative support.

Create the monthly report that the Office of the COO distributes to the Executive Team.

Contribute to the weekly report that the COO team creates for the Chief Operating Officer.

Other projects to be determined.

Education

College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Qualifications:

Progression toward a graduate degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field.

Strong work ethic and demonstrated initiative

Strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Solid process, analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and time management skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments

Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change

Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently

Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels

Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner

Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required

Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship

Job Responsibilities

Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.

Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.

Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.

Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.

Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Intern/Extern