Medical Explorer Intern

Department:

10623 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Workforce Development

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a 5 week intensive internship commitment, requiring daily attendance Monday-Friday 8-5pm from June 30th to August 6th.

The MedXplore Program is an immersive, five-week summer internship and job shadowing experience, offering 200 hours of hands-on training in a hospital setting. ​

• The program is designed to provide real-world exposure to healthcare culture, professional expectations, and career pathways.​
• Throughout the internship, students engage in a comprehensive curriculum with exposure to a wide range of healthcare professions and experiences, helping them build valuable skills and make informed decisions about their education and future careers. ​
• To reduce financial barriers, all interns are paid to support their participation.​

This internship is a grant funded by the Chicago Heal Initiative. We are specifically looking to employ interns who live within the following geographic areas and zip codes:

• Auburn Gresham 60620
• Austin 60644, 60639, 60651, 60707
• Brighton Park 60632
• East Garfield Park 60624, 60612
• Greater Englewood 60621, 60636
• Fuller Park 60609
• Gage Park 60609, 60629, 60632, 60636
• Grand Boulevard 60609, 60615, 60653
• Greater Grand Crossing 60619, 60620, 60621, 60637
• Humboldt Park 60622, 60624, 60647, 60651
• New City 60609
• North Lawndale 60608, 60623, 60624
• Riverdale 60827
• South Chicago 60617
• South Lawndale/Little Village 60623, 60608
• South Shore  60649, 60637, 60619
• Washington Park 60637, 60621, 60615, 60609
• West Garfield Park 60624

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities are assigned based on area of concentration.
• Receives exposure to various aspects of health care from the view of the area of concentration.
• The incumbent is responsible for adhering to established Service Standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Current enrollment with senior status at a regional accredited college or university. Interns are expected to be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree.
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Each department will develop mental/physical requirements from the job standards and guidelines.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$19.00 - $21.00

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity fo