Intern- Access to Care

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 58754

Full Time: 40 hours/week

In-person (on site)

All summer internship applications require both a cover letter and resume to be considered. Please do not apply to more than 3 summer internship positions.

Summary:
Access to Care has a team of 100 located throughout the MH system. At the 78 Atlantic Place, South Portland office there are 45 team members. Access to Care, under the Center for Health Improvement, works to ensure comprehensive, affordable healthcare and improve the quality of life in our communities. We focus on the Social Drivers of Health addressing needs related to healthcare coverage, access to low cost or free medication, health system navigation. In addition, we partner with community-based organizations to connect consumers with appropriate resources.

The internship position will support two components of Access to Care: operations and coordination of a grant funded vision program. As part of the Operations Team, the intern will support team data analysis by supporting our patient-data tracking related to our main office. The intern will have the opportunity to support the ongoing grant-funded Vision Care Program. This includes conducting consumer outreach with the assistance of interpreter services, scheduling vision exams, coordinating transportation needs, and attending appointments.

Preference will be given to undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors pursuing social work, public health, public policy, psychology, or other related majors.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's Degree program, Bachelor's Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact isabella.diamond@mainehealth.org

Additional Information:

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine's largest employer. Visit our website to learn more about the program.

Our interns are a part of our care team and are given access to a retirement plan, if desired, along with numerous other benefits such as professional development opportunities, paid volunteer time, trainings and workshops, networking events, and mentorships through their host department. We also partner with Maine Career Catalyst who hosts free events for interns around the entire state of Maine to help build connections, support career growth, and experience all there is to do in Vacationland outside of the office.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. We're proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career!

Check out our MaineHealth Internship Video.