Student Intern

Job Description

About the Company (Lensa)

Lensa is a career site designed to help job seekers find employment opportunities in the US. It is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it promotes. Instead, Lensa acts as a platform that promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. For this specific job, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote it for Tufts Medicine. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the job board or employer site, and any information collected there is subject to that site’s terms and privacy notice.

About the Company (Tufts Medicine)

Tufts Medicine is described as a leading integrated health system. Its core mission is to bring together the best of academic and community healthcare to provide exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. The system is comprised of several key entities including:
• Tufts Medical Center
• Lowell General Hospital
• MelroseWakefield Hospital
• Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
• Care at Home (an expansive home care network)
• A large integrated physician network

Tufts Medicine emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate based on various characteristics protected by law and ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation during the application and employment process.

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Job Description (Detailed)

Job Profile Summary & Overview:

This role is primarily focused on supporting the career development of employees within Tufts Medicine. This involves the development of education, training curricula, materials, and programs designed to support both current and future talent needs of the organization.

In addition to talent development, a significant part of this role involves Student Education duties. The individual will be involved in continuing clinical training and providing exceptional patient care, specifically in areas of education for:
• Residents
• Fellows
• Pharmacy
• Imaging
• Medical students
• Bachelor’s level interns

This is described as an organizational related support or service role (administrative or clerical), or a role focused on supporting 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. It is an entry-level role, generally requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience. The work is characterized as routine or following standard procedures, closely supervised, and involves communicating information that requires little explanation.

Specifically, as a Student Intern, the individual will work under the supervision of a faculty member on a defined project that aligns with educational goals. The specific tasks and learning objectives will be mutually defined by the student and the faculty member.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently applies corporate values: Adheres to the corporate values of respect, honesty, fairness, and the constant pursuit of excellence. This includes improving the health status of the region’s people by providing customer-friendly, geographically accessible, and high-value services within a comprehensive integrated academic health care system.
• Maintains collaborative relationships: Fosters and maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to working group goals and promote a positive work environment.
• PHI/HIPAA Access: May access Protected Health Information (PHI) and HIPAA identifiers as part of daily tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Moving: Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Sedentary Role: Primarily a sedentary role, involving sitting most of the time.
• Movement: May involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending/descending stairs, and operating office equipment.
• Communication: Frequently required to speak, hear, communicate, and exchange information.
• Vision: Ability to see and read computer displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print, and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel computer applications.
• Organizational and Technical Skills: Excellent and meticulous organizational and technical skills are of utmost importance.
• Documentation Skills: Strong documentation skills are required.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Work Style: Ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team.