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Heart Center Project Portfolio Team Intern

CompanyChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will develop and implement projects as assigned, which may include events, activities, programs, or research studies. They will execute administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects and support the continuous assessment and improvement of services provided.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
11935
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
About the Role
<p style="text-align:left">Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here.  Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).</p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Work Shift</b></u></p>Day<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Work Day(s)</b></u></p>Monday-Friday<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Shift Start Time</b></u></p>8:00 AM<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Shift End Time</b></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>5:00 PM<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Worker Sub-Type</b></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Temporary<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Job Description</b></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>This intern will support the Heart Center Project Portfolio Team. The Heart Center Project Portfolio Team supports project management, process improvement, and quality program management across all Heart Center departments, including but not limited to:<br>• Cardiac Intensive Care Unit<br>• Cardiac Acute Care Unit<br>• Non-Invasive Cardiology<br>• Catheterization Lab<br>• Cardiovascular Operating Room<br>• Advanced Imaging<br>• Various specialty programs<br><br>Under the guidance of the Heart Center Project Portfolio Team, the Project Portfolio Intern will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of hospital operations, including quality management, strategy, process improvement, and project management. <br><br>The intern will report to the Manager of Quality/Project Management and will have exposure to Heart Center leadership through participation in:<br>• Standing project meetings<br>• Monthly Cardiac Leadership Team meetings<br>• Weekly Heart Center Project Portfolio Team meetings<br>• Heart Center Quality Forums (various)<br><br>The intern will also have access to shadowing opportunities within the Heart Center, which may include:<br>• Observing clinical care and procedures as permitted <br>• Shadowing hospital clinical operations<br>• Participating in advanced imaging reviews with physicians<br>• Other observational experiences as available<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>• In collaboration with the Heart Center Patient Experience Committee (Quality Department), develop a Heart Center Patient Experience Handbook to support operational leadership in utilizing patient experience feedback<br>• Provide project management support (e.g., tracking tasks, timelines, and deliverables)<br>• Assist with preparation of presentations and meeting materials<br>• Quality and operational data analysis and presentation<br>• Support Heart Center internal communication strategies (e.g., newsletters, updates, etc.)<br>• Participate in the Heart Center Engagement Council and related initiatives<br>• Assist with optimization and organization of shared documents and information within the Heart Center<br>• Other tasks as assigned<br><br>The Children's Summer Intern program allows interns the opportunity to gain hands-on experience related to their field of study by working on meaningful projects alongside Children’s professionals. Intern responsibilities may include project management, event planning and support, logistics, data base management, research, and analysis. Interns may explore career paths and apply for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Experience</b></p><ul><li>Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Progression toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or Project Management</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education</b></p><p><b>Clinical Focus:</b></p><ul><li>College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Non-Clinical Focus:</b></p><ul><li>College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Certification Summary</b></p><ul><li>No professional certifications required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></p><ul><li>Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments</li><li>Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change</li><li>Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills</li><li>Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels</li><li>Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner</li><li>Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required</li><li>Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Clinical Focus:</b></p><ul><li>Knowledge of medical terminology useful</li><li>Knowledge of basic statistical software useful</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.</li><li>Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.</li><li>Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.</li><li>Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.</li><li>Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.</span></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Primary Location Address</b></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>2220 North Druid Hills Road<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Job Family</b></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Intern/Extern
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