Project Intern-Administration surgery

Primary Functions: 

Nemours is seeking a Department of Surgery Intern (Part-Time) to join our team in Wilmington, DE. This is an intern-level that will provide assistance with routine operations and procedures in the Department of Surgery. The intern will provide administrative support to the clinical and administrative leaders from the Department of Surgery and facilitate and coordinate multi-faceted activities and projects on behalf of the departmental leadership to include Chairs, Administrators, and Directors. 

Essential Functions: 

1. Assist in the coordination and support of departmental and divisional projects and initiatives.
2. Participate in departmental continuous improvement activities; create reliable methods for standard work.
3. Support the Surgical Coordinators scheduling cases and visits, obtaining authorizations, and assisting patient throughput.
4. Coordinate and maintain oversight of calendars to ensure an accurate schedule. Coordinate meetings as directed.
5. Accurately prepare and process payment requests, dues/license payment and associate reimbursements.
6. Provide administrative support to department leaders and clinical providers including preparation of correspondence, maintain departmental spreadsheets, etc.

Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.

 

Job Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor's degree program. 

• Technology aware and proficient.

• Excellent team and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and learn quickly.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to function in a collaborative environment.

• Innovative thinker.

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