Student Intern - Digital Marketing-Campaign Team at Houston… · Houston

At Houston Methodist, the HM Intern position is responsible for providing support on multiple projects within the assigned department. The role of the HM Intern position is also one of learning. This position is provided employment opportunity in a professional setting to receive feedback from practicing Professionals. The HM Intern position will perform a variety of routine tasks of limited complexity under general supervision, ensuring the department's patient, visitor and customer interactions are in accordance with established standard operating procedures which includes all staff providing unparalleled patient care and customer service in a timely, professional and safe manner.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• As specified by designated Internship Program Requirements

EXPERIENCE

• As specified by designated Internship Program Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
• Demonstrates a high level of maturity with demonstrated self-confidence and ability to make decisions
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
• Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Very strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature
• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Develops ongoing relationships and interactions with internal stakeholders and clinicians.
• Collaborates with team members within the assigned project, and/or department effort. Functions as a team member, responding willingly to colleagues’ needs for assistance and partnership.
• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on department scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates projects identified by the program administrator/department leadership. Actively participates in organizing the workflow, problem-solving, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with general supervision.
• Proactively seeks out assignments and learning opportunities within assigned department or on teams that cross departments. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments.
• Provides input and recommendations into process improvements, customer service approaches and new services provided to management.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains company records per policy and according to defined quality standards.
• Maintains a safe environment, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous material. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards in accordance with regulations and standards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Identifies and escalates issues and opportunities for improvement. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments. Contributes towards improving department/practice quality and safety scores.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Inventories and orders office supplies following established department standards.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, prioritize daily tasks to meet established and committed deadlines, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies knowledge gained from educational background, project work, and problem-solving for organization. Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs.
• Demonstrates learning derived from this assignment at the end of the internship.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE
• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No




Work Shift:

1 - Day (United States of America)



Job Category:

Non-clinical

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!


Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.