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High School IT Intern

CompanyUniversity Hospitals
LocationElyria
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with system workflow design, troubleshooting IT issues, and maintaining system documentation within a healthcare environment. They will also participate in change management activities and ensure compliance with patient data confidentiality standards.
Internship Type
per diem
Company Size
20829
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
About the Role
A Brief Overview

The High School IT Intern is an entry level role responsible for providing, with guidance, IT services and support to enhance departments' operational efficiencies, patient safety and departmental workflow needs. The expectation for this position would be to gain experience and abilities required for an IT role in a healthcare organization.

What You Will Do
  • Assists with the design of system workflow in conjunction with clinical and business partners; workflows will focus on improved efficiencies, as well as incorporating quality initiatives.
  • Provides support and offers input as needed. Escalates issues appropriately.
  • Participates in change management activities to support successful system deployments and enhancements.
  • Assists other team members in ensuring good documentation standards; including the creation of functional design specifications.
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures in collaboration with clinicians, business personnel, other team members, and IT manager.
  • Assists with the development and maintenance of system documentation.
  • Troubleshoots issues with vendor assistance, to resolution.
  • Supports/troubleshoots Hospital Information Systems inbound/outbound interfaces as appropriate.
  • Creates reports as needed and works problem tickets using ServiceNow or through the process designated.
  • Works with other application analysts to insure system integrations.
  • Utilizes and maintains appropriate change control procedures and standards.
  • Prepares detailed flowcharts/diagrams to assist with design decisions and problem analysis.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Education
  • Current High School Student (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with good analytical and problem solving ability. (Required proficiency)
  • Notable client service, communication, and relationship building skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to work in hospital clinical and office areas where patient safety and confidentiality are core values. (Required proficiency)
  • Reliable transportation and be flexible to work varying shifts. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (i.e. printers, copy machine, etc.). (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Occasionally
  • Walking Occasionally
  • Sitting Constantly
  • Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
  • Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
  • Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
  • Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
  • Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
  • Balancing Rarely
  • Stooping Rarely
  • Kneeling Rarely
  • Crouching Rarely
  • Crawling Rarely
  • Reaching Rarely
  • Handling Occasionally
  • Grasping Occasionally
  • Feeling Rarely
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Frequently
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
  • 10%25
Key Skills
System workflow designIT supportDocumentation standardsTroubleshootingServiceNowChange managementData analysisProblem solvingCommunication skillsRelationship buildingMicrosoft Office suiteClinical workflowSystem integrationReportingPHI maintenance
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TechnologyHealthcareEducation