Non-Clinical Internship Opportunities 

This page lists the descriptions of non-clinical internship positions at Geisinger. You may click on any position title in the list below to go to the detailed description of the position. The descriptions list any special requirements or limitations.  Students wishing to receive academic credit for an internship may also be required to meet objectives or guidelines established by their schools. 

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SUMMER 2012
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 UNDERGRADUATE POSITIONS

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Danville

Wilkes Barre/Scranton

CARE COORDINATION ASSISTANT
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Paid
JOB SUMMARY 
Position will be to assist RN Case Manager/Health Manager with the follow up of low risk pts. via phone. The Nursing student will be exposed to the value of outpatient CM in the management of Chronic Conditions. There is very limited exposure in a didactic setting.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To acquire a knowledge base of the care transition across the continuum
To acquire an understanding of the role of a Case Manager/Health Manager
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Typing, excellent communication and phone skills
The ability to work as team.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
3rd/4th year Nursing student (minimum of 90 credits completed)
Completion of at least 2 years clinical
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required
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CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK INTERN
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the internship in the Children's Miracle Network at Geisinger office is to provide a valid experience in fundraising and community and public relations.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern is under the direct supervision of a Children’s Miracle Network Coordinator and interacts with the Children’s Miracle Network Public Relations Specialist when working on related assignments.
The internship will include, but will not be limited to, the following activities and responsibilities:
1. Assisting with events and projects related to the Children’s Miracle Network campaign.
2. Preparing and distributing select Children’s Miracle Network
press releases, flyers and other event materials.
3. Assisting and coordinating select community fundraising events (including annual Spell-a-thons, solicitation letters, presentations, etc.).
4. Attending Children’s Miracle Network and public relations staff meetings, as assigned.
5. Assisting with production needs for television and radio station events, as assigned, including the June telethon broadcast preparation.
6. Assisting in other projects, as assigned.
7. Some local travel and weekend hours may be required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The internship requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a high level of energy, self-motivation, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced office environment. Computer skills are necessary. (Microsoft Office)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors include: public relations, fundraising and marketing.
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CLINICAL INFORMATICS DATA ANALYST
Danville, PA
Paid
JOB SUMMARY
This internship position will support adhoc Projects/Reporting with the Clinical Informatics Department.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This  internship will enhance a student in the following ways:
Working in a professional setting
Working with Heath Care Data
Real one-on-one communication skills
Exposure to Front line staff
This position will also encourage proficiency with SQL, Crystal and Excel tools in a Health Care setting.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Analytical Skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors: Computer Science, Math and Business
Some knowledge of SQL, Crystal and Excel
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CMS SCRIPTING SPECIALIST INTERN
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
The intern will learn about information gathering from a federal agency, how people interpret it, and how it plays a role in department processed. The intern will participate in the development of scripts used for a senior population, and understand market demands. The intern will also learn about time sensitive deliverables, processed required for approvals, and how their work impacts volumes of workers.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify changes in incoming and outgoing CMS compliant language.
Rewrite existing incoming call scripts.
Write outbound call scripts.
Understand demographic pools of prospects and incorporate language to attract population to product.
Interact with government agencies to learn about how requirements and changes are communicated to companies.
Utilize English and marketing skills to develop effective scripts.
Learn how to develop, test, and implement a new process in a company during production / "live" hours.
Participate in, and learn to deliver expectations outlined by executive management in a timely environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Self starter, independent worker, Excels at MS Word features, researcher, attention to detail, time management skills, the ability to work in an environment of "plan, do, check, revise".
The incumbent should be someone who has experience with (or the ability to research and quickly understand) the senior population. Someone who can understand that elderly folks respond to info differently than a veteran, differently than a baby boomer, etc.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred Majors: Marketing, English, Government Relations
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COMMUNITY PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION INTERN
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
This opportunity will provide the student an overview of all aspects of the administration of a multi-clinic office.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General administrative office duties for primary care within the Geisinger Health System, including special projects, accounts payable, meetings and performance improvement.
Develop and complete one special project demonstrating the scope of Primary Care.
Demonstrate an understanding of general office procedures.
Develop telephone skills including message taking.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Microsoft office, general office procedures. Telephone skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Administrative Office Technology
Minimum GPA 3.0 required
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EXERCISE LABORATORY INTERN
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
To gain hands on experience in a clinical stress testing setting.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Students will learn:
♦ Stress Test Supervision
♦ When to perform/terminate a stress test
♦ Review/Interpret EKG's
♦ Blood Pressure/Monitoring
♦ Patient preparation
♦ Critique research articles
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic Life Skills (BLS)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Applicant should be a senior with a focus in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
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GEISINGER COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION INTERNS
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
The internship will provide training and experience with job coaching to assist students from the Danville Area High School Life Skills class as they begin to transition to the world of work.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will:
♦ Interact with and coach students from the Danville Area High School with significant disabilities in a variety of settings (GMC, Hackey House, High School).
♦ Work with the internship coordinator for Geisinger to learn about each job available and create task analyses at the Medical Center for the student with disabilities
♦ Attend orientation to train in the area of job coaching skills as a means to successfully assist individuals with disabilities in their transition from high school to life after high school including job skills, life skills, and job related social skills
♦ Demonstrate coaching skills with students with disabilities
Responsibilities:
Students will work directly with the Geisinger University Relations Specialist, an MSW, to develop a portfolio that will include:
♦ Document (provide anecdotal notes) and complete trial runs of the job and/or job related tasks involved in each job available at GMC for the student with disabilities
♦ Create a task analysis for each task related to each job available at GMC for the student with disabilities; create any other needed supports (e.g., signs, folder activities, mock activities, etc.)
♦ Document work (journal) with one or two students from the high school to train them on sequences or tasks of each job available at GMC for the student with disabilities in both the Hackey House and GMC settings
♦ Provide plans which describe scaffolded supports provided for each student as they train for each job available at GMC for the student with disabilities; this will include scaffolded supports which will be faded/withdrawn as soon as the student is able to successfully attend to the job independently
♦ Document and provide progress monitoring and overall assessment (pre/post) of the progress of each student for each job available at GMC for the student with disabilities
♦ Maintain a log of his or her work with the internship coordinator from Geisinger on any other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the transition of the student with disabilities to an independent employee within the community
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Student should be comfortable assisting and empowering students with disabilities
Should have good communication skills
EDUCATION
Preferred majors: Education, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology
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GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION DONOR EVENTS INTERN
Danville, PA - occasional travel
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
The intern will work closely with the Donor Relations Volunteer coordinator to implement special events that our donor focused. Additional duties on volunteer management. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain event management experience at varies level of event size.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Events will assist with fundraising programs at Geisinger Health System Foundation to ensure goals are met for each event
Work with volunteer groups on fundraising efforts to ensure they are within Geisinger's guidelines, max income while reducing costs
Project management
Works closely with the Donor Relations Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Donor Relations
Works closely with all members of the Development Department to complete projects and promote a team environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience in fundraising, communications or special event planning helpful. Advanced computer skills required.
Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors: Public Relations and Marketing
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Student should be a Junior or Senior in college.
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INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT/DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
It will enhance their knowledge of a non-profit model and the importance of philanthropy in an organization. Students will learn the inner workings of a fundraising office and how gifts are secured as well as take part in the active kickoff of a capital campaign
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Development Intern will assist the Advancement Service Line Directors with administrative duties and activities of the Development Department including fundraising, special events, and database management . Duties include:
Assisting with proper acknowledgement/thank you of donor gifts
Assist in researching Foundation/Grant opportunities
In preparation for events/meetings, assist with errands/deliveries
Assist with mailings and communications
Proofread agendas, letters, etc.
Pull reports for meetings.
Make reminder phone calls for events
Help to develop and draft power point presentations
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Reliable
Maintain confidentiality
Microsoft Office knowledge - primarily Power Point and Excel
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors: Communications, Public Relations, Marketing
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IT BUSINESS ANALYST
Danville, PA: Woodbine
Paid
JOB SUMMARY
The Business Analysis role is becoming more prominent in the IT workforce and this will expose IT students to the interactive side of Software Development, outside of the software design and coding they study.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary liaison between IT and the business community for IT initiatives. Works on small (< 3,000 person hours) to medium (3,000 – 7,000 person hours) size IT projects and like size phases of larger IT projects. Works on multiple projects concurrently. Works to correctly understand and accurately document workflow, processes, business rules, data, systems, and other business information required for a clear picture of the business. Coordinates the development, documentation, analysis and review of business requirements. In conjunction with users, reengineers and redesigns a more effective and efficient business. Apply business rules, processes, workflow to the use of new or redesigned IT systems. Reports initiative progress, concerns and issues to business stakeholders, Project manager and IT Director. Receives significant direction from the Business Analyst Team Lead, Project Manager and/or IT Director.
Learn how to gather requirements (Elicitation)
Learn how to document requirements correctly (Requirements Management and Communication)
Negotiation Skills
Communications Skills
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio and SharePoint)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred Majors: Computer Science and Liberal Arts
Minimum GPA of 3.0
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HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
The successful intern will be able to use the experiences learned in this project to facilitate and/or enhance future employment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Healthcare Administration Project Manager to build a database from Excel spreadsheets to create reports and graphs
The intern will learn how to work with a customer to integrate the customer's needs and expectations with Information Technology resources
The intern will learn how managers develop, track and monitor work tasks and use that information to build and expand programs
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Successful candidate will possess a professional attitude and appearance. Collaboration and team work required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Information Technology Majors
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access required. High aptitude for manipulating data and creating user-friendly-reports preferred. Data entry may be required. Experience in computer programming and database systems preferred.
Minimum 3.0 GPA required
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KEYSTONE BEACON: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INTERN
Danville, PA
Paid
JOB SUMMARY
The Keystone Beacon Project is a federal initiative to increase community wide patient engagement using information technology.  This is an internship position within the Community Affairs & Clinical Services Programming Department under the Community Engagement Manager.  The intern will participate in coordinating community engagement activities to connect the community through various community based settings to foster patient engagement.
This internship will give an all around Administrative program experience, with a focus on a health information technology project.  Student will be looking into a current health information management tool and through best practices providing guidance for more successful integration for patients.
The Keystone Beacon Community is a network of doctors, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare professionals working together to give patients the best, most convenient care in Central Pennsylvania.  The Keystone Beacon Project also educates and encourages patients to become more engaged in their healthcare.
The students will receive up to date knowledge of the newest technological advances for Health information Technology, especially with the use of an online patient portal.
The student will research current methods and processes that hospitals are evaluating online health tools and the best practices identified to implement in the Keystone Beacon Community.
The student will create, implement and evaluate surveys given to patients regarding use of the KeyHIE Patient Portal and the best ways to increase patient use of health information technology practices. These findings and new methods will be presented at the end of the internship to key members of the Keystone Beacon Community Advisory Board.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The student will assist with basic Office Management duties, such as:
• Maintain responsibility for assigned projects by designing a plan, tracking major tasks, managing resources, and maintaining a timeline, planning, coordinating and overseeing the execution of meetings
• Providing assistance in preparation of materials for meetings, presentations, focus groups, workshops, or special events,
• Assisting with scheduling of key figures for partnership building,
• Tracking of information regarding the efforts of the program through database management,
• Assistance with and expansion of marketing efforts to ensure current technological methods are being utilized to reach the population. 
• Help maintain Keystone Beacon website. 
• Assists with marketing and promotion of program services, values, and scope.
• Facilitating the development of data collection tools, data collection, summarization of data and reporting of findings.
• Exploring/researching new ideas for delivery of patient education.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Other projects as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Student should have:
Knowledge of computer programs (especially Excel) and database management.
Interpersonal skills to be able to effectively work with people in the community
Communication skills, both verbal and oral
The ability to work independently, as well as be able to work as part of a team
Student should have some office administrative abilities
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred Majors: Health Information Management (HIT), Social Work or Psychology
Student should be familiar with Marketing, Social Media and Health Information Technology
Minimum GPA of 3.0
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KEYSTONE BEACON: HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH INTERNS
Danville, PA
Paid
4 Positions Available
JOB SUMMARY
The Keystone Beacon Project is a federal initiative to increase community wide patient engagement using information technology.  This is an internship position within the Community Affairs & Clinical Services Programming Department under the Community Engagement Manager. 
The intern will participate in community engagement activities to connect the community through various community based settings to foster patient engagement. This internship position will give interns a hands-on experience working directly with community members to assist with documented health needs within the community.
The Keystone Beacon Community is a network of doctors, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare professionals working together to give patients the best, most convenient care in Central Pennsylvania.  Keystone Beacon works with Keystone Health Information Exchange (KeyHIE) linking participants through a robust database with critical information on thousands of participating residents.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The students will learn how to effectively perform outreach methods to educate populations about the benefits of using Health Information Technology (HIT) and Health Information Exchange (HIE).
The students will learn methods to encourage and empower patients to participate and be in charge of their own health care.
The students will receive up to date knowledge of the newest technological advances for Health information Technology, especially with the use of an online patient portal.
The students will attend meetings to expand program participation with: patients, providers, families, and other support systems.
The students will assist with the evaluation process and the next steps for the program direction to ensure program success.
Other projects as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Student should be able to:
• Communicate project progress with team leads. Present milestone updates, relative adjustments, and overall satisfaction. 
• Forecast potential roadblocks and answer questions as needed.
• Provide recommendations and solicit feedback from organization leaders and outside parties regarding community outreach activities and future events.
• Knowledge of computer programs (especially Microsoft Office) and apps
• Interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively with people in the community
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to work independently, as well as be able to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow directions
Perform other duties as required or assigned by emergency or other operational reasons for which the student is qualified to perform.
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Travel required to clinics, health fairs and community outreach events.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred Majors: Social Work, Psychology, Health Information Technology, Majors with social service skills sets or community organizing
Applicant should be a junior or senior with some community engagement and /or community based volunteer experience
Minimum GPA of 3.0
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OFFICE OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS RESEARCH INTERN
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
This internship will allow students to apply classroom-based knowledge to the competitive world of grants. They will practice researching, organizing proposal content, and drafting proposals for innovative health care grants submitted to important institutions. Students will participate in the philanthropic process and observe its positive impact on patient lives.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will work closely with the Office of Competitive Grants staff to research and prepare grants to local, state, federal, corporate, and foundation sponsors. Additional duties include organizing and managing content. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience in writing grants for health care.
- Learn how to develop and prepare health care grants
- Learn how to identify competitive grant opportunities
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates a mature and highly motivated behavior with the ability to work independently.
Demonstrates advanced interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize, with effective time management skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors: Health Administration, Business Administration, English, Science and Social Science
Minimum GPA of 3.0
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PEDIATRIC ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS INTERN
Danville, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
The intern will work with the Pediatric Administration team in the execution of projects within the service line.  The intern will be exposed to multiple areas throughout the Health System as a part of this experience, working with project planning and execution, and will learn to perform the basic steps of project management. The internship will allow the intern to experience how a service line model of healthcare functions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The internship will have several observation opportunities and an assigned mentor to help guide the intern. The intern will also be required to complete a project/presentation which he or she will then present to members of Pediatric Administration as the final requirement of the internship. The intern will be expected to attend assigned staff meetings in order to have a better understanding of the various components of a service line.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Microsoft excel, data gathering and analysis also required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required, sophomores or above credit status.
Preferred majors include: Business Administration, Healthcare Administration and Finance/Accounting
The position requires basic understanding of operations, issues, outpatient clinic functions and pediatric specialty services and inpatient operations. Also required are a basic understanding of business principles, and interest in project management, health services management, or pediatrics, finance, accounting, and general management.
Infrequent travel to our outreach locations on an as needed basis.
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QUALITY & SAFETY- PATIENT AFFAIRS DATA INTERN
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
The GNE Department of Quality and Safety works has numerous efforts within Geisinger Health System to ensure service excellence for patients, staff and the community.
These efforts include:
- Patient advocates - who collect grievances and complaints.
- Patient and Family Advisory Board -who meet once a month to understand current hospital efforts and provide feedback directly from the community for understanding and improvement
- Interpreting services for the Northeast locations of Geisinger Health System, which include Interpreters (Renders a message spoken or signed from one language into another), Translators (Converts written text from one language into another) and MARTTI (My Accessible Real-Time Trusted Interpreter).
- Working with Press Ganey - who provides patient satisfaction surveys for organizational improvement.
This internship position will allow a student to understand all of the efforts of Quality and Safety, while focusing on a specific project. The specific project will emphasize the interpreting services by understanding the current system through data and creating efforts to increase program efficiency.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The student will be able to understand and observe the different forms of communication methods used for quality assurance and patient affairs.
- The student will do background research regarding other hospital organizations and methods of evaluation and tracking of language assistance methods.
- The student will analyze data provided by departments and use that information to provide practical recommendations for program improvement.
- The student will work with the mentor to implement the recommendations for the GNE hospital.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Student should be extremely organized and be comfortable with working independently
Student should be proficient in excel and database management.
Student should be comfortable in a hospital.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred Majors: Business, Statistics, Math
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SPIRITUAL CARE INTERN
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
Spiritual Care reflects an authentic relationship where the chaplain joins the other (patient, family member, staff personnel) in ways that help the person utilize her or his Spiritual beliefs as a resource for their own healing. This internship will allow a balanced interaction between understanding spiritual care and assisting the department with the progression of the services in the Northeast region. Work with department and best practices to create, administer and evaluate current program practices.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The student will understand the current research and practices for current religious efforts within the hospital settings.
The student will identify through thorough research current programs in hospitals in the United States, and perhaps internationally, to create and implement an evaluation tool to improve practices in the Spiritual Care Department.
The student will take the best practices identified from research and use them, as well as an understanding of the local population, to best implement an evaluation tool for the Department of Spiritual Care. The student will then perform outreach and administer the evaluation. They will also create reports or summaries of findings based on responses, both qualitative and quantitative, to improve the department’s approaches.
The student will interact with patients, chaplains, and families to understand the importance of religious efforts in relation to the end of life and the healing process.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Students should have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, as well as an understanding of statistics.
Experience with creation, administration and evaluation of surveys through numerous outreach methods.
Students should be familiar with end of life care, show empathy, and understand the importance of religious studies in relation to health care.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred Majors include: Religious Studies, Chaplain services, Social Work, Psychology, Business, with interest in human services
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SURGICAL SERVICES OPERATIONS ENGINEER
Danville, PA
Paid
JOB SUMMARY
Supports fundamental process engineering work for GMC Surgical Services and Anesthesia through detailed data collection and analyses. Partners with the Operations Engineer, Surgical Services and works in close cooperation with front line clinical staff and clinical and operational leaders within the Divisions of Surgery and Anesthesia.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with Surgical Services to accelerate operational analyses and improvement initiatives.
Develops work plans and manages the work to meet milestones through task management and consistent follow through.
Documents work products and methodologies to enable knowledge transfer across Geisinger Health System.
Partners with front line teams and assists with implementation of operational changes according to project plans.
Provides periodic project updates to the Surgical Services and Anesthesia Operations team.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates ability to work independently to achieve project deadlines. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Enrolled in Engineering (industrial/systems/management), Operations Research, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Statistics or related program.
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION INTERN
IHM- Scranton, Our Lady of Peace
Unpaid
JOB SUMMARY
This internship offers direct care experience with frail elders within a clinical day care setting. A wide range of physical and cognitive diagnosis including strokes, amputation, dementia and psychological disorders will be addressed. The internship can be tailored to fit the requirements of the student's coursework.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan & facilitate therapeutic recreational activities.
Develop dynamic facilitation methods. 
Perform therapy assessments and care planning.
Learn & assist in all aspects of therapeutic recreation program planning, facilitation and evaluation under the direct supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Perform assessments, write care plans, develop & implement 1:1 & small group interventions.
Provide physical assistance with transfers, ambulation and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Direct interaction with adults 55+ requiring various physical or cognitive assistance.
Shadow interdisciplinary team departments.
Attend required and appropriate orientation & in-service trainings.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates clear & appropriate communication skills.
Demonstrates clear & concise written skills.
Performs basic office skills (typing, computer, telephone, e-mail).
Sound insight & judgment.
Creative, inspiring, fun and flexible in facilitation.
Comfortable with 1:1, small group and large group facilitation.
Knowledge of cognitive & physical impairments and decline.
Knowledge of modifying activities or utilization of adaptive equipment.
Understanding of the frail elderly population and end of life progression.
Tolerates moderate work level with direct patient care and equipment use.
Able to confidently contribute within an interdisciplinary team environment.
Must pass criminal background check.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation or Leisure Studies, Art Therapy, Related Human Service Field
Minimum 2.5 GPA and should be in an Associate program at least 3 semesters or baccalaureate program for 6 semesters
Preferred Education/Experience:
20 hours or 4 events of social/therapeutic/recreational program experience
CPR & First Aid Certification
Developmental/Educational Psychology
Sociology
Professional or Technical Writing
Inter/Intrapersonal Communication
Leadership/Group Facilitation
Program Design/Event Planning
Management, Administration & Supervision
Therapeutic Recreation – concepts, medical terminology, assessment, documentation, interventions & modalities, leisure education, leisure & aging, fieldwork study
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WORKSTATION ANALYST INTERN (IT)
Danville, PA
Paid
JOB SUMMARY
This Internship will allow Information Technology majors an opportunity to apply classroom learning in the real world and to learn the way in which IT functions in a wide-area network environment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns placed with the Information Technology (IT) Department of the Geisinger Health System will work under the supervision of a Staff Analyst on Geisinger Health Plan IT Team. Listed below are tasks, which we expect an Intern will have the opportunity to complete. However, it must be noted here that the opportunity to perform a given task like “upgrade host-based applications software” will not occur unless an upgrade is received from one of our vendors during the course of the internship.
1. Install and perform upgrades to standard desktop software.
2. Reformat PCs and reinstall operating system and required software.
3. Assist with installation of new systems and peripherals primarily PC Workstations, printers, and print directors.
4. Install client software on PC Workstation.
5. Install Novell, NT and Citrix client software.
6. Use Microsoft Active Directory for software deployment and managed printers.
7. Gain an understanding of Remedy, the automated problem and order tracking system.
8. Assist analyst with upgrade to host-based applications software.
9. Support the relocation of users by ensuring all computer equipment is fully operational following move.
10. Observe and obtain an overview of applications and other technology areas within Geisinger Health Plan IT specifically Core Systems, Support Systems, and Web Development.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Understanding of Basic Computer fundamentals
Logical thinking
Good communication skills
Ability to follow direction
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors include: Computer Science and Information Technology
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(MUST have Resume, Cover Letter and 2-3 letters of recommendation or reference contacts)
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