Temporary Administrative Intern - Ophthalmology (Waltham)

Part time and temporary
20 hours per week
100% onsite

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital offers the latest and best in diagnostics and care for children with vision problems, no matter how simple or complex. We specialize in treating cataracts in babies and children, traumatic eye injuries, juvenile glaucoma and a variety of other conditions and focus on patient-centered care. Learn more about the Department of Ophthalmology here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working 20hours/week alongside the BCH Ophthalmology administrative team and their providers.
• Focusing on helping the team with daily administrative tasks this internship will build competencies in patient communication/interaction, scheduling, chart prep/oversight, as well as many other aspects of Hospital Administration.
• After training period, opportunities to shadow other areas of the department allowing for a more well-rounded overview of the different opportunities in healthcare.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Healthcare administration majors/minors preferred
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations
• Have the ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies.

Schedule: To be determined in coordination with supervisor/department needs. "Note that one 3-day technical training may be held for full days over the first 1-3 weeks that are on set days"

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.