Student Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Lensa is a career site dedicated to assisting job seekers in finding employment opportunities within the US. It operates as a platform that promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners, rather than being a staffing firm or agency that hires directly. Lensa partners with organizations like DirectEmployers to promote specific jobs, such as this one for Tufts Medicine. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the external job board or employer site, where any collected information is subject to that site’s terms and privacy notice. For questions about the job posting, Lensa can be contacted directly at support@lensa.com.

Tufts Medicine is described as a leading integrated health system that combines the strengths of academic and community healthcare to provide exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Its network comprises significant medical institutions including Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an extensive home care network called Care at Home, and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine emphasizes its commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. It explicitly states that it does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The organization also ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation during the job application, interview process, and for performing essential job functions, with a contact email provided for accommodation requests (careers@tuftsmedicine.org).

Job Description, Detailed

This role, an entry-level student intern position, is centered on supporting career development within the organization through various educational and training initiatives, while also contributing to student education in a clinical context.

Job Profile Summary:
The primary focus of this role is to support the career development of employees by participating in the development of education, training curricula, materials, and programs. These programs are designed to address the current and future talent needs of the organization. Additionally, the role involves Student Education duties, where the intern will contribute to clinical training and patient care. The areas of education specifically mentioned include residents, fellows, Pharmacy, Imaging, medical students, and bachelor’s level interns. This is characterized as an organizational related support or service role (administrative or clerical) or one that supports daily business activities (technical, clinical, non-clinical) in a “hands-on” environment. The majority of time will be spent delivering support services or activities, typically under supervision. As an entry-level role, it generally requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, with work being routine or following standard procedures, closely supervised, and involving communication of information that requires little explanation.

Job Overview:
The Student Intern will operate under the supervision of a faculty member. The core of the internship involves working on a defined project that aligns with established educational goals. Specific tasks and learning objectives for the intern will be mutually defined by both the student and the supervising faculty member.

Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
While the list is not exhaustive, the intern’s duties and responsibilities are expected to include:
• Consistently applying the corporate values of respect, honesty, fairness, and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving health status, specifically through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible, and high-value services within a comprehensive integrated academic health care system.
• Maintaining collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to team goal achievement and foster a positive work environment.
• Potentially accessing Protected Health Information (PHI)/HIPAA identifiers as part of daily tasks, implying a responsibility to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:
The role is largely sedentary, meaning the intern will spend most of the time sitting. However, it may involve:
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs.
• Movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending/descending stairs, and operating office equipment.
• Being frequently required to speak, hear, communicate, and exchange information.
• The ability to see and read computer displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print, and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.

Skills & Abilities:
Successful candidates should possess the following skills and abilities:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel computer applications.
• Excellent and meticulous organizational and technical skills are deemed of utmost importance.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, under supervision, and as a part of a team.