Clinical Policy Program Summer Internship

This is a full time Summer 2026 internship.

This is a Hybrid position requiring minimally Monday & Tuesday weekly in-person with the Clinical Policy Program Team.

Job Summary

Step into the world of healthcare innovation and make a meaningful impact before you even graduate. The Clinical Policy Program summer internship offers practical experience in programmatic development and harmonization of internal clinical policies, procedures, and protocols. Focused exclusively on internal processes, you will help streamline documentation, improve consistency, and support policy review and workflow projects within the care delivery enterprise. The Clinical Policy Program is a highly visible program in the organization, supporting thousands of clinical documents with exposure to leadership of all levels in all clinical disciplines.

Responsibilities include review of internal policies, analyzing procedure effectiveness, reinforcing the clinical policy program guiding principles/standards/processes, and assisting with document management and process improvements. The role is adaptable to each intern’s skills and interests, with ongoing mentorship and feedback provided. This position will report directly to the Manager of the Clinical Policy Program.

By the end of the internship, participants will have contributed to impactful projects and gained insights into how internal clinical governance and programs shape healthcare practices.

If you’re ready to grow your skills and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply and join us this summer.

Essential Functions

• Maintains accountability for completing support tasks as directed.
• Maintains clear and appropriate documentation of actions taken.
• May analyzes department processes and other Corewell Health systems encountered and makes recommendations improvements, as appropriate. Participates in quality monitoring activities/process improvement activities.
• Communicates, collaborates, and acts as a team player with others in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school, or are enrolled in a university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the area of accountability. May also be a recent graduate from an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

QSE Clinical Effectiveness and Pathways Clinical Standardization - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions o