Summer 2026 Healthcare Intern

**SUMMARY OF THE JOB:** Deaconess of IL is seeking a motivated Summer Intern for their Medical Center location who is ready to apply knowledge of business practices and processes in a fast-paced, real-world environment. The intern will assist in writing reports, conducting research, analyzing data, and making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. This will be valuable experience for any student pursuing a career in health care. **JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must clearly demonstrate all required competencies. The education/experience, certifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment described below further define requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Opportunity for students and new graduates to gain professional work experience in the healthcare industry areas (Technology, Analytics, Finance, HR, Marketing, and Operations). * Interns are led and mentored by their direct supervisor. * Must be able to complete 8-week paid internship. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot technical problems. * Ability to multi-task, self-start, work in a dynamic team environment and work independently. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate ideas into clear priorities. * Willing to tackle new challenges and develop new skills. * Ability to work quickly with a large degree of autonomy. * Knowledge of adjacent technologies (e.g., EXCEL, TABLEAU, EPIC, ADP, CCNA, CCNP) or industry recognized certifications. * Each intern will deliver a 30-minute presentation reviewing their project, data analysis, conclusions and recommendations. * There are no guarantees of employment at the conclusion of the internship. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field, such as Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a similar field. **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:** **N/A** **Language Skills** * Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and word usage. **Mathematical Skills** * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. **Reasoning Ability** * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. **Computer Skills** * This job requires computer and systems competency in the following areas: enters data; retrieves data; assembles and organizes data, uses and analyzes data, integrates diverse sources of data. * The ability to learn and use the provided electronic medical record system within three months of attaining position. * **Other requirements** * Intern must be available to complete an 8-week internship at the Medical Center located in Marion, IL. Dates for 2026 will start on or about June 2nd and conclude on or about July 25th. **For additional questions/concerns regarding this program, please contact Thomas Rye at thomas.rye@deaconess.com.**