Spring 2024 Health and Wellness Intern

Medical & Health

Overview

Assist clients with health services, navigate insurance and support systems.

You have:

• Current undergrad, graduate student, or recently graduated student with a focus in Public Health or a related field preferred.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
• Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Flexible, resourceful, and collaborative when working independently and in a team setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.

- Ensure any urgent medication needs are resolved and that clients know how to fill and refill prescriptions at an accessible pharmacy. - Assist clients to become self-sufficient in navigating and utilizing transportation resources such as Medicaid taxi and Marta bus system. - Assistance with data entry, analysis, and administrative tasks relevant to health services provided. - Assist the Health Program Coordinator in scheduling and coordinating medical and health appointments for clients. - Assist clients to resolve any issues that arise concerning billing for medical services and coordination between Medicaid or other insurance plans and health providers. - Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client confidentiality. - Refer clients to any other services that may be eligible for or interested in receiving internally at IRC and externally with partnering organizations. - Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Current undergrad, graduate student, or recently graduated student with a focus in Public Health or a related field preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

- Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships. - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. - Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. - Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information. - Flexible, resourceful, and collaborative when working independently and in a team setting. - Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes. - Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle. - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

Working Environment:

- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

This is a hybrid role. This role will report to the Health & Wellness Supervisor.

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