Quality Department Project Intern at AltaMed Health Services Workforce Development

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Quality Department Project Intern
AltaMed Health Services Workforce Development
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The Quality department is focused on utilizing quality improvement efforts to increase the number of patients who receive the care they need and reduce health disparities. These efforts are completed through analyzing reports and data to show how AltaMed is caring for our patients and ensure we are fulfilling our mission.
Responsibilities
The project intern will support in the following:

• Help increase colorectal cancer screening in our communities by providing outreach to unscreened patients.
• Inform patients of the different colorectal cancer screening options available and step-by-step instructions on each.
• Provide culturally competent, patient-centered health education and navigation.
• Use motivational interviewing skills to encourage colorectal cancer screening.
• Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to enter and track patient information.
  

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:

• Have bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required)
• Have experience in patient education and/or in a healthcare setting
• Be familiar with social determinants of health
• Be committed to health equity
• Bachelor’s degree or MA degree preferred
• Be available to intern 29 hours per week
• Have reliable transportation as this role is hybrid
  

The Workforce Development staff appreciates your interest in this opportunity. Should you be moved forward in the selection process, either the hiring manager or someone on the Workforce Development staff will contact you with next steps. We highly encourage you to continue to check-in for additional internship opportunities.
Application Instructions
Please apply directly on AltaMed's career page:
https://altamed.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Commerce-CA-90040/Intern--Project_JR9707
Do NOT apply on Handshake. Applications received on this platform will not be considered.
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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