Primary Responsibilities

This internship provides hands-on experience in administration, business operations and payer relations. Interns will support administrative and operational functions within health care departments, assisting in projects that enhance efficiency, compliance and financial performance.

Duties May Include

• Assist in data analysis, reporting and financial documentation related to payer contracts and reimbursement.
• Support process improvement initiatives, policy research and administrative workflow optimization.
• Help prepare presentations, reports and other materials for leadership.
• Attend meetings with business and health care leaders to gain exposure to strategic decision-making.
• Research health care regulations, payer policies and industry trends.
• Provide general administrative support, such as scheduling, document organization and correspondence.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be classified as a junior or above, attending a higher institution of education and receiving class credit for internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Administration, Business, Finance, Public Health or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

A communications intern plays a key role in supporting University Health’s strategies to engage with patients, team members and the South Texas community effectively. The on-hands experience provides a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering quality patient care and maintaining community trust.

Duties May Include

• Content Creation: Drafting newsletters, press releases, social media posts and other communication materials to promote hospital events, achievements and programs.
• Social Media Management: Assisting in managing the hospital’s social media accounts, including posting updates, monitoring engagement and responding to inquiries.
• Internal Communication: Supporting the creation of materials for internal use, such as staff memos, intranet updates or employee engagement campaigns.
• Event Support: Helping plan and execute events, such as health fairs or community outreach initiatives, by creating promotional materials and providing logistical assistance.
• Media Relations: Assisting with media monitoring, drafting press releases and maintaining relationships with local news outlets.
• Brand Management: Ensuring that all communications align with the hospital’s brand guidelines and messaging standards.
• Graphic Design: Use of programs within the Adobe Creative Suite to support content creation.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be classified as a junior or above, attending a higher institution of education and receiving class credit for internship.
• Pursuing or holding a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, graphic design or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, AP Style.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Attention to detail, creativity and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and graphic design tools, such as the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Express), preferred.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

The Department of Community Engagement and Population Health at CareLink welcomes students to complete their internship requirements for Community Health, Public Health or similar degree programs. This internship provides hands-on experience in public health and community outreach.

Duties May Include

• Participate in onboarding training as provided by CareLink staff.
• Lead health education presentations to internal partners and external community members.
• Participate in community events to promote CareLink programs and services.
• Participate in grant-funded program activities.
• Assist with program research and review.
• Conduct one-on-one health education activities.
• Prepare engagement and program materials as needed.
• Attend and engage in CareLink staff meetings and other internal meetings when appropriate.
• Attend and engage in community partner meetings.
• Surveying clients either in person or by phone using a given set of measures.

Education & Experience

• Applicant must be classified as a senior and have internship requirements for a Community Health, Public Health or similar degree program.
• Students should be familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Will will provide training and guidance for activities and tasks as needed.
• Completion of HIPAA training required and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

This internship is at the CareLink administration office located at Oaks II. There may be some off-site travel, but ride-sharing with other team members is done as much as possible.

Dress code is business casual, with the attire policy provided before the start date. Students must complete the internship process through their university internship advisor.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

Community outreach interns coordinate communication efforts, including planning, development and implementation of the program. This intern will also coordinate written translation services and is responsible for writing, editing and disseminating messages to internal and external audiences. In addition, this intern will conduct internal and external surveys, as well as interviews, to measure the effectiveness of communication programs.

Duties May Include

• Assist with developing and implementing communication plans to internal and external audiences.
• Assist with providing timely responses to requests for information and proactively working with internal and external audiences.
• Assist with identifying content needed for translation from English to Spanish.
• Assist with tracking communication efforts with internal and external audiences.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be classified as a junior or above, attending a higher institution of education and receiving class credit for the internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Public Health, Business, Health Care Administration or another related field.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

As an IT Intern, you will support the hospital’s Information Technology team by assisting with system maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues and contributing to various IT projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in a health care IT environment, providing exposure to network infrastructure, software support, cybersecurity and IT project management.

Duties May Include

• Assist with troubleshooting hardware, software and network-related issues.
• Support IT staff in the installation, configuration and maintenance of hospital systems.
• Provide basic technical support to hospital employees, including password resets and assistance with system navigation.
• Help maintain IT documentation, including system configurations and troubleshooting guides.
• Assist with inventory management of IT equipment and peripherals.
• Participate in cybersecurity initiatives, such as monitoring potential security threats.
• Support the IT team with ongoing projects, including system upgrades and data migrations.
• Research and recommend IT solutions to improve efficiency within the hospital.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) and networking principles.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

An intern with the Institute for Public Health will coordinate public health functions within University Health and prioritize services in collaboration with community partners and internal stakeholders that provide public health services in Bexar County, including a specific focus on underserved areas.

Duties May Include

• Assist with coordinating, planning, developing and implementing University Health’s program to help patients address social determinants of health.
• Assist with researching best practices and evaluating processes and outcomes.
• Assist with identification, development, implementation and evaluation of community outreach and engagement activities and programs.
• Assist with quantitative and qualitative data for reporting, research and publications.
• Assist with advocating political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be classified as a junior or above, attending a higher institution of education and receiving class credit for the internship.
• Be pursuing a degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Education or a related field.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

A language services intern will help bridge the communication gap and ensure access to health care for all communities. In this role, you’ll support our mission to provide effective communication for patients and families with limited English proficiency or hearing impairments, ensuring they receive the highest quality of patient care.

Duties May Include

• Translation and Interpretation Support: Assisting with the translation of patient education materials, consent forms and other health care documents. As well as shadowing professional interpreters during patient encounters to observe best practices in medical interpretation. Learning about and applying medical terminology in multiple languages.
• Program Coordination: Maintaining and updating databases of language service requests and interpreter assignments and assisting in the development of multilingual resources and materials.
• Research and Process Improvement: Participating in cultural competency training programs, collecting data on language service usage, compiling reports for program evaluation, researching best practices in language services, presenting findings to the team and identifying opportunities to enhance language access for patients and families.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be classified as a junior or above, attending a higher institution of education and receiving class credit for the internship.
• Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in one of the following fields: Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation Studies, Public Health, Communications, Healthcare Administration or Social Work
• Proficiency in at least one language other than English (required).
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Interest in medical terminology and health care environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

University Health strives to deliver a meaningful patient experience. Using the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) model, patient experience interns will gain experience in different roles that contribute to patient satisfaction and operational excellence. Internships are available in Customer Relations, Administrative Support, Environmental Services and Culinary Services.

Duties May Include

• Customer Relations: Greeting patients and visitors, providing directions and assisting with inquiries. Supporting patient satisfaction surveys and collecting feedback. Assisting with patient rounds to ensure concerns are being addressed promptly, as well as creating and distributing educational materials and welcome packets.
• Administrative Support: Scheduling appointments and managing patient-facing communications. Maintaining and organizing patient records or departmental files. Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry and report preparation. Coordinating logistics for team meetings and patient experience events.
• Environmental Services (EVS): Observing and assisting in maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments. Learning about infection control protocols and their impact on patient safety. Assisting with quality assurance checks in patient rooms and common areas and supporting EVS staff in delivering high standards of cleanliness and hospitality.
• Culinary Services: Assisting in meal preparation and delivery to patients, ensuring dietary needs are met. Observing dietary consultations and learning about nutrition in healthcare. Helping with special initiatives, such as cultural or themed meals and supporting efforts to improve food service feedback and patient satisfaction.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be classified as a junior or above, attending a higher institution of education and receiving class credit for the internship.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college program in: Healthcare Administration, Hospitality Management, Nutrition or Culinary Arts, Business Administration or related fields, such as Public Relations or Communications.
• Strong interest in health care operations and patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, approachable demeanor with a passion for service.
• Attention to detail and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred, not required.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

This IT Intern will support the hospital’s Epic Cogito team by assisting with system maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues and contributing to various Epic report projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in a health care IT environment, providing exposure to database infrastructure (SQL), Epic’s EMR (Electronic Medical Record), software support, data security and IT project management.

Duties May Include

• Assist with troubleshooting queries, stored procedures, roles and database-related issues.
• Support Epic staff in the creation of queries, stored procedures, report templates, dashboards and other reporting assets.
• Help maintain Epic Cogito documentation, including system configurations and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in data security initiatives, such as monitoring role-based access groups.
• Support the IT team with ongoing projects, including system upgrades and data migrations.
• Research and recommend IT solutions to improve efficiency within the hospital.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Basic understanding of databases.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

How to Apply

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Primary Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll work alongside licensed social workers in health care to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients.

Duties May Include

• Patient and Family Support: Conducting initial assessments of patients’ social, emotional and economic needs under supervision. Assisting with discharge planning, including referrals to community resources and post-hospital care services. Providing emotional support to patients and families facing medical challenges.
• Case Management: Supporting the coordination of care plans between healthcare providers, patients and external agencies. Maintaining and updating case files and documentation in compliance with hospital policies. Participating in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Resource Navigation: Researching and connecting patients with community resources, including financial assistance, housing and transportation. Helping patients navigate insurance and benefits programs. Advocating for patients’ rights and access to necessary services.
• Program Development and Outreach: Assisting in the development of patient education materials and support group resources. Contributing to hospital initiatives addressing social determinants of health. Participating in outreach programs to build partnerships with local organizations.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must be classified as a junior or above, attending a higher institution of education and pursuing a degree in social work.
• Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Empathy and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management systems (preferred).

How to Apply

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