Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Northwestern Medicine Information Services Data Science Summer Internship presents a valuable opportunity for associates, undergraduate and graduate students to gain an experiential education and for Northwestern Medicine to benefit from the service, skills and knowledge that undergraduate and graduate students can offer. 

This 10-12 week paid summer internships are hosted at our downtown Chicago campus. The Data Science internship provides an unparalleled experience for select aspiring healthcare IT leaders throughout the Northwestern Medicine system. 

The summer intern responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine. 
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks assigned. 
• Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows for the successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations. 
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization. 
• Participation in activities designed for development of interns during their assignment at Northwestern Medicine; which include: 
• New Employee Orientation 
• Networking Opportunities with Senior Leadership 
• Networking Opportunities with other college internship groups within the Northwestern Medicine hospital system  
• Professional Workshops 
• Departmental Presentations led by IS leadership 
• Completion of Intern Innovation Challenge Project & Individual Presentation
• Proficient in SQL, Python
• Understanding of Statistics 

AA/EEO.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma or the General Equivalent and have completed at least 2 semesters in an associates or undergraduate program or 30 credit hours. 
• The most promising applicants demonstrate superior academic performance, leadership skills and relevant healthcare experience. 
• Interns project maturity, professionalism, and initiative. 
• Candidates must be comfortable in complex organizations and display a passion for a career in healthcare IT. 

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.