Student Intern
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Responsible for providing general operational and administrative support in a department on a temporary basis.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for providing general operational and administrative support in a department on a temporary basis.
Job Duties
- Provides operational support aligned with the function of the student's assigned department.
- Assist with scheduling, note taking, communications, assessments, analysis, managing programs and meeting project deadlines
- Assist in editing, formatting, reproduction, filing of program materials and data, photocopying, scanning, managing calls, data entry, and data management.
- Assist with patient and family wayfinding, restocking supplies, assisting clinical staff with errands, and other tasks as assigned to facilitate unit operations and allow staff to focus more time on patient care.
- Provides administrative support consistent with efficient and cost-effective utilization of hospital resources.
Minimum Qualifications
- Good academic standing in High School aligned with Lehigh Valley Health Network or
- Currently enrolled in a college program.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in an organized manner, work well with others, with attention to detail.
- Must have initiative and good problem solving skills.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Requirements
- Good academic standing in High School or currently enrolled in a college program
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in an organized manner, work well with others, with attention to detail
- Must have initiative and good problem solving skills
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.