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Student Intern

CompanyLehigh Valley Health Network
LocationAllentown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern is responsible for providing general operational and administrative support within an assigned department on a temporary basis, assisting with tasks like scheduling, note-taking, communications, and data management. Duties also include supporting unit operations by assisting with patient wayfinding, restocking supplies, and running errands to allow clinical staff to focus on patient care.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
11999
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system. Together, we’re among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., with 65,000 colleagues, 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. We’re committed to putting people first and pursuing excellence in over 95 clinical specialties, supported by a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.
About the Role

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary
Responsible for providing general operational and administrative support in a department on a temporary basis.

Job Duties
  • Provides operational support aligned with the function of the student’s assigned department.
  • Assist with scheduling, note taking, communications, assessments, analysis, managing programs and meeting project deadlines
  • Assist in editing, formatting, reproduction, filing of program materials and data, photocopying, scanning, managing calls, data entry, and data management.
  • Assist with patient and family wayfinding, restocking supplies, assisting clinical staff with errands, and other tasks as assigned to facilitate unit operations and allow staff to focus more time on patient care.
  • Provides administrative support consistent with efficient and cost-effective utilization of hospital resources.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Good academic standing in High School aligned with Lehigh Valley Health Network or
  • Currently enrolled in a college program.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work in an organized manner, work well with others, with attention to detail.
  • Must have initiative and good problem solving skills.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

707 Hamilton St

Primary Location:

One City Center

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

initiating M, W, F 8-4:30. May - July likely to be M-F 8-4:30

Department:

1004-13108 CSS-Business Development
Key Skills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailInitiativeProblem SolvingData EntryData ManagementSchedulingNote TakingAnalysis
Categories
HealthcareAdministrative