Special Projects & Operations Assistant (Internship)

Job Description

Special Projects & Operations Assistant (Internship) | Parkland Health & Hospital System

The Tone:
This is an internship opportunity at Parkland Health & Hospital System, a prominent healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and serving the community’s health needs. This specific role, located at the Moody Outpatient Center on the 4th Floor, is for a Special Projects & Operations Assistant. The internship serves a primary purpose: to provide hands-on experience and support for crucial special projects and general operational activities within an assigned department. Interns will gain invaluable business knowledge and practical skills through their contributions, which are designed to prepare them for a successful and impactful future career within the Parkland Health & Hospital System.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type:
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX

• Team:
• Mission: This role is chartered with assisting in the execution of special projects and supporting the general operations of a specific department, with the ultimate goal of enhancing efficiency, contributing to business knowledge, and preparing the intern for a future professional trajectory within Parkland Health & Hospital System.
• Tech Stack: MS Office tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Research and Implementation: Actively assist with researching, developing, implementing, and administering special projects within the assigned work area, contributing to their successful execution.
• Data Support and Analysis: Perform essential data entry tasks and assist with the analysis of data as assigned, providing support for operational insights and departmental needs.
• Business Operations Optimization: Provide direct assistance to other staff members with their professional duties, playing a role in optimizing overall business operations and workflows.
• Process Enhancement and Customer Satisfaction: Identify opportunities to improve existing work processes and enhance customer satisfaction, making informed recommendations to the supervisor and assisting with implementation and monitoring results as appropriate in support of departmental and Parkland goals.
• Professional Knowledge and Compliance: Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field, alongside applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines. Integrate this knowledge into current work practices and seek guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding and adherence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a related undergraduate degree program at an accredited university with a minimum of 90 credit hours, or enrolled in a related graduate degree program at an accredited university.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience or years of experience are explicitly required for this internship.
• Skills: Must be proficient with MS Office tools. Possess effective oral communication skills for clear verbal interactions and strong written communication skills with the ability to develop accurate written materials. Demonstrates the ability to follow up on feedback and assigned tasks to ensure positive outcomes and project completion.
• Bonus: