Healthcare Quality Summer Intern (Administrative Assistant)

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Under direct supervision of the Director of the Bureau of Public Information and Regulator Affairs, the Healthcare Quality Intern assists with deputy area program area with projects that support the agency's mission and core values. 

The Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks two (2) paid internship positions to participate in the six (6) week Healthcare Quality Student Internship Program this Summer.

Provides program area staff with assistance in planning and coordinating projects. Participates in field opportunities, including inspections and investigations. Assists program area staff with reviewing and inputting data and reports into agency systems. Attends meetings and participates in conference calls with select management and/or program area staff. Assists with regulation promulgation process and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process mapping. Participates in the review of healthcare facility applications. Assists with gathering information for healthcare facility related media, legislative and constituent requests. Performs clerical duties and organize documents.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: A Healthcare Quality Intern must be able to apply knowledge and coursework to assisting with programmatic tasks. 

**Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.**

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Comments

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation.  A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. 

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. 

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.