Work-Study Positions 

Summer Work Study Program

A variety of work-study internship opportunities are available at Geisinger Health System's Danville campus as part of the Degenstein Academic Scholars Program. This program provides excellent opportunities for local students with financial need to obtain valuable professional experience by working in Geisinger departments. Funding for the program comes from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the Degenstein Foundation.

General Guidelines
To be eligible for a work-study internship through the Summer Work Study program, students must meet the following criteria:
The student's permanent residence must be located in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County; AND the student must be approved by PHEAA for work-study

 How to Determine PHEAA Work-Study Eligibility
Approval for work-study must come from PHEAA itself. Details about work-study programs and guidelines are available at: PHEAA Work Study.

If you are unsure whether you qualify for work-study, contact: PHEAA Contacts.

SWSP Student Application/Placement Form
If you are contacted for an interview, bring a copy of the SWSP Student Application/Placement Form. This form is a required part of the work-study application process. Click here to view and download a copy of the form.

SUMMER 2012 WORK STUDY POSITIONS

Undergraduate Positions

Graduate Positions

CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH INTERN
PAID- Work Study
JOB SUMMARY 
The experience will be an immersive practical educational experience. In addition, the summer intern will be expected to present findings of his/her work to the scientific and research community at the Geisinger Center for Health Research. The experience of preparing a scientific presentation and delivering the message to a research audience will be another educational experience in practice.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The student will carry out research activities and administration responsibilities related to ongoing research projects at the Center for Health Research. Students will participate in data mining, data validation and investigations. Students may also assist with analysis and design of new organizational and developmental tools or activities designed to assist the department operate more efficiently.
- To learn how information from clinical databases are used for medical research.
- To analyze secondary data with the objective of improving the understanding and use of clinical data for research.
To respect the work ethics of a professional research environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Familiarity with regulatory and administrative requirements of research.
Familiarity with software packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access. Familiarity with statistical packages such as SAS, R a plus.
Familiarity and interest in biological and medical terminology and concepts a plus.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors: Computer Science, Math/Statistics, Engineering or Informatics
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT INTERN
PAID- Work Study
JOB SUMMARY
The Prospect Research Assistant will help the Prospect Researcher identify new Major Gift ($25,000+) prospects using public records to determine their giving capacity. The student will work with development staff at the Division of Institutional Advancement to secure philanthropic support for Geisinger Health System.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At Geisinger the intern will develop public records research skills and an understanding of personal economics which are essential in many fields such as law and business.
Develop public records research skills. 
Develop understanding of fundraising practices
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency. High level of responsibility dealing with confidential information (e.g. giving histories).
Ability to drive to courthouses in North Central PA to do basic public records research.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate would have a business/marketing/poli-sci/pre-law or economic background and an inquisitive mind.
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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HEALTHCARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
PAID -Work Study
JOB SUMMARY
Being able to translate theory (what should work) into reality (what actually does work when applied in the field) is probably one of the best skills any successful Manager could hope to learn and master. This assignment will help the Intern understand how managers select and implement successful process improvement projects.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Administrative Project Manager with implementation and monitoring of various projects across the health system. Clinical and non-clinical healthcare quality and patient satisfaction projects included.
Intern will learn to apply basic Project Management skills to a new or existing project
Intern will apply course work to real-life situations and learn from this experience (theory versus reality)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience with Microsoft Project required. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point required. Customer Service or healthcare experience required. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in person and in writing. Must project a professional attitude and appearance. Must be able to easily take direction and work independently with minimal supervision.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Project Management, Business Management, Information Technology, and Engineering
Project Management, Business Management, Healthcare Administration or Process Engineering coursework required.
Project Management experience preferred. Management or supervisory experience preferred. Healthcare experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills required.
Minimum 3.0 GPA required
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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NEUROLOGY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INTERN
PAID -Work Study
JOB SUMMARY
This internship will give a student the practical knowledge related to new program development and project management.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with Ops. Manager, provide support on various projects to include financial analysis, program analysis, operational impact
• Analyze the development of new programs
• Assess the financial impact of new program development
• Formulate a business plan
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
MS Office - above average computer skills; above average written and verbal communication skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors: Business Administration and Health Administration
Minimum GPA of 3.0 and student must have completed sophomore year
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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PHARMACY ASSISTANT
PAID -Work Study
JOB SUMMARY
Internship for students who have been accepted into a pre-pharmacy or pharmacy program; the individual will function as an assistant to the pharmacy technician and pharmacist.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will assist staff members with projects and tasks relating to the pharmacy’s operation.  Projects are varied in subject matter and will provide exposure to hospital pharmacy operations.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Students who have been accepted into a pharmacy program may apply. Previous pharmacy experience is helpful but not required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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RECREATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
PAID - Work Study
JOB SUMMARY
This intern will help to provide a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere for the participants, and with extra staff we could provide more individualized care and programs by providing a balance of purposeful activities to enhance quality of Life.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students will work to meet the needs and interests for social, intellectual, culture, economic, emotional, physical and spiritual life.
Carry out planned activities as directed by A.D.C.
Learn to follow direction from a supervisor.
Learn how to properly communicate with the elderly.
Learn to work as a team member
Carry out the activities program as directed
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Student must be able to work in an Alzheimer's setting
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Recreational Therapy, Nursing, Social service, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Spiritual Intern/Chaplain
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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SAFETY AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE INTERN
PAID - Work Study
JOB SUMMARY
For a student in an environmental, safety or industrial hygiene major this will enhance the skills of the student to be exposed to and begin to understand real world applications of the safety field. This will enhance the student’s ability to apply real experiences in the job market when applying and interviewing for safety positions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
♦ Position will be auditing major program elements of the Safety and Industrial Hygiene process across system. Report findings to the Director and possibly assist in corrective actions as needed. Assisting current staff with chemical hygiene monitoring, air monitoring, ergonomic evaluations or safety inspections or other duties as directed by the Department Director.
♦ Position will help develop necessary skills set to become a professional in the Safety and Industrial Hygiene field.
♦ Position will work independently as well as in team environment and will therefore develop needed skills for a typical work environment in the Safety field.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Position requires the ability to read and understand written and verbal directions as well as have excellent writing and communication skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Preferred majors include: Safety Management/Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering
Should have 60 credits completed in Major
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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SWITCHBOARD OPERATIONS JUNIOR ANALYST
PAID - Work Study
JOB SUMMARY
Internship experience in this position would facilitate and/or enhance future employment. Assist Switchboard Operations in the conversion of manual workforce scheduling to ANSOS scheduling system
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Intern will learn about ANSOS and how to use it
Intern will learn how to train staff to use ANSOS
Intern will learn how managers use technology to facilitate employee development
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Customer service experience preferred. Computer programming or scheduling software experience preferred. Experience managing or supervising staff preferred. Productivity analytics experience preferred (call center or similar customer service environment involving telephones). Successful candidate will possess professional attitude and appearance. Collaboration and team work required.
Basic familiarity with computer systems and software required. Teaching or Training experience required.
Prefer candidates with computer programming and business courses in Human Resources, Marketing, Economics or Organizational Development. Will Teaching/Education coursework also a plus.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Open to majors in Information Technology, Communications and Business / Human Resources.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Some travel may be required between GMC and GWV
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* Applicants must be approved for work-study by PHEAA and reside in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder or Union County.
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