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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

The IT Intern functions under the direct supervision of an IT analyst, project manager, engineer, trainer or other professional staff member. A preceptor will be assigned to facilitate the development of knowledge, skills, and critical thinking associated with Information Technology competencies. IT Interns may be placed with other healthcare professionals to optimize learning experiences specific to Healthcare IT. The IT Intern is a student who is currently enrolled in a technical or undergraduate college program in computer science, engineering, informatics, data analytics or another related field. The IT Intern performs a variety of tasks within the scope of defined practice under the direct supervision of their assigned preceptor.  

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current student enrolled in a technical or undergraduate college program required. 

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma. Active enrolled Student who is majoring in computer science, engineering, informatics, data analytics or another related field with a GPA of 3.0 or above required. Proof of enrollment in an approved/accredited college or technical program required prior to the start of the internship program required.  

• Minimum Experience: Demonstrated academic experience associated with Information Technology course work and content.

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Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

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• Preferred Experience: Previous job related experience is preferred but not required.

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Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure while meeting established timelines and deadlines.

• Ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision.

• Organizational, time management and public relations skills.

• Possess strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize workload. 

• Deals with new situations with flexibility and creativity, with the ability to objectively evaluate alternate solutions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Excellent written and verbally communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required

• Ability to accept direction from IT staff. 

• Ability to perform basic technical skills and procedures.

• Ability to work well under pressure while meeting established timelines and deadlines.

• Demonstrates effective organizational, time management and communication skills

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately prioritize workload.

• Performs IT procedures within the parameters of the skills checklist 

• Escalates issues and concerns utilizing appropriate safety measures and communication tools. 

• Demonstrates initiative in seeking learning opportunities through new work experiences. 

• Actively participates in team collaboration and process improvement activities. 

• Supports customers within assigned area(s) and follows standard work instructions for management of assigned tasks. 

• Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the customers within assigned area(s). 

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.