INTERNSHIP - Community Health Centers of Lane County
Lane County Community Health Centers is HIRING multiple Interns! $15.00 / hour
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, and to improve recruitment, selection, retention, and advancement of underrepresented groups in Lane County, the following internship will be offered to Lane County residents, undergraduate, and graduate students with particular emphasis on providing pathways for historically underrepresented individuals to professional careers at Lane County. Historically underrepresented groups may include but are not limited to first generation college students, low-income students, students who identify as LGBTQ+, students of color, veterans, and students with disabilities.
About the Position:
Data Entry Internship
Do you have a passion and dedication to caring and advocating for your community and our patients? Do you find yourself energized and engaged when working in an evolving and challenging environment with a focus on continuous improvement? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a talented and passionate team!
This summer internship position will provide data entry support and pediatric outreach support for our Community Health Centers. Duties may include but are not limited to: data entry, reviewing spreadsheets, typing data into patient medical records, validating accuracy of data in medical record, and making phone calls to patients to schedule appointments. Interns should possess attention to detail, outgoing customer services skills to speak with patients on the phone, and ability to accurately data entry information provided.
About the Division
At Community Health Centers of Lane County, we have adopted a model of primary care called Patient Centered Medical Home. Our services are organized around care teams who work collaboratively to support our patients. Our integrated care teams include primary care providers, nurses, medical assistants, patient care coordinators and behavioral health specialists. This model of primary care prioritizes the patient, who has increased access to other services beyond general medical care at our clinics. Our care teams also help patients reach their optimal health status by addressing social determinants of health barriers to care such as transportation, food insecurity, or housing.
Schedule: This position will work 20 hours a week, between the hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Extra help positions are eligible to work up to 520 hours in the fiscal year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
*This is a non-represented position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications:
- Basic computer, reading and writing skills.
- Passion for health equity.
Responsibilities:
- Data entry and auditing.
- Expectation to design a manageable internship schedule with your supervisor and commit to your shifts.
- Perform administrative or research support including compiling data, laying out and organizing materials.
Special Requirements:
- YOU ARE REQUIRED TO UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THIS POSITION.
- In a cover letter please tell us why you are interested in this internship. If not attached, your application will not be considered.
- In your cover letter, describe how your education and/or life experience make you a good candidate for the CHC internship
Notes:
- This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. If fingerprinting is required, the fee is paid for by the successful candidate and the expense is non-reimbursable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.