Emergency Department Business Operations Internship - Summer 2026

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

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Overview:

Sentara Health has several Summer 2026 Internship opportunities. Before applying, please review the responsibilities to ensure the role aligns with your academic program or area of interest. We encourage you to apply if your coursework or experiences connect to the work described below.

As an Emergency Department Business Operations Intern you will support a targeted improvement project within the Emergency Department focused on reducing left‑without‑being‑seen rates, improving door‑to‑provider time, optimizing front‑end processes (triage and waiting room operations), and enhancing the overall consumer experience through patient rounding and follow‑through. Interns will receive experiential learning through operational engagement and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

This internship provides a meaningful learning experience where you’ll work side‑by‑side with a supportive team member. You’ll take on real project responsibilities and assist with initiatives that help drive the department’s work forward.

Location: On-Site - Sentara CarePlex Hospital - 3000 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA

Hours per week: 20-30

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Responsibilities:

• Support colleagues with project tasks and deliverables

• Help with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports

• Conduct research and analysis on topics relevant to the department

• Contribute to the development and execution of projects

• Prepare and organize data for presentations and reports

• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions

• Communicate ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks and assist with day-to-day operations.

Education

• Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in a college or university at an undergraduate or graduate level.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.