The Intern will support various projects within the hospital facility, often involving data collection, review, and aggregation, while providing entry-level professional services aligned with departmental objectives. This role also includes supporting screening stations during community pandemic response efforts.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be detail-oriented, customer service-focused high school or college-age students seeking medical industry experience, possessing intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office. Essential requirements include the ability to communicate professionally with patients and colleagues, openness to variable schedules, and enthusiasm for the hospital's mission.
high schoolbachelor degreeTeamworkCommunicationCustomer ServiceFlexibilityAdaptabilityIndependent WorkMicrosoft OfficeData AggregationData CollectionData Review
Job description
Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented, customer service-focused Intern to join our Medical Records Team!
NWSH provides paid internship opportunities for high school and college-age students looking to garner medical industry experience while pursuing educational endeavors.
The Intern is responsible for supporting various projects throughout the hospital facility.
Projects often include data collection, review, and aggregation.
The emphasis of this program is to provide fundamental professional development to enhance your knowledge and expertise.
Communication, support, public interfacing, flexibility and adapting to changing work environments are all part of the internship learning process.
Position is seasonal in nature (non-benefitted), not to exceed five months.
Essential Functions & Qualifications
Provides entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the department
Support facility department managers in various projects
Support screening stations while engaging community pandemic response
Engage customer service skills with all level of stakeholders
Ability to communicate in professional manner with patients, colleagues, and community
Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments
Openness to variable schedule and project assignments
Enthusiasm for the mission of NWSH and patients we serve
Ability to work independently and with a team
Intermediate computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office
Ability to verbally communicate in a professional manner with patients, colleagues, and community
Other duties as assigned
About Northwest Specialty Hospital
Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians.
The physicians have invested personally, professionally, and financially in the care of the patients and the staff.
They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Training
Growth opportunities
Health care coverage
Discounts
Ongoing education
401K retirement plan
Company-sponsored events
Leadership courses
Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skills, medical care, and employee satisfaction.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!!
Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors.
We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package!
Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are
Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible positions)
A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**
