Summer Intern - Informatics Department

Join our dynamic team as a Temporary Summer Intern, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting.

llinois CancerCare has a student summer intern position available in the Informatics department. Interested students will work up to 20 hours per week for 6 to 8 weeks. Our summer internship program is designed to give high school, undergraduate and medical school students a chance to gain experience in a healthcare facility.

Pay: $15.00/hr.

 Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for temporary employees, subject to eligibility requirements: 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program; & paid leave accrual (if applicable). 

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in a professional environment.
• Develop skills relevant to your field of study.
• Network with professionals and other interns.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced team members.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with value-based data entry and abstraction.
• Assist with patient portal items, including routing messages and basic support tasks.
• Perform routine clerical and documentation support related to informatics initiatives.
• Other clerical duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school or college student.

• Currently pursuing or general interest in computer science, data science, information technology, healthcare informatics, or a related field.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Proficient computer skills
• Highly organized. Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

Special Physical Requirements:

• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires the ability to distinguish and transcribe letters and numbers without transposition.
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computer, scanner, telephone, copier, printer, fax machine. Ability to work on a desktop computer for extended periods of time.
• May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Safety Considerations/Typical Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a medical office. There may be some interaction with Illinois CancerCare staff and physicians, as well as contact with non-Illinois CancerCare individuals.
• The employee has limited exposure to toxic substance and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such.
• The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment.
• Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed.