We will be hosting an informational webinar for interested students to provide more details on the program and answer questions. 

Tuesday, January 12th: 4:30-5:30p PST

Check OwlCareer Events for more information OR Join from the following meeting link

https://multicare.webex.com/multicare/j.php?MTID=ma5249e3a1e4d3485b2514a37e5c6f840

The Internship Program

The MultiCare Administrative Internship program is a summertime opportunity that takes place over 10-13 weeks. Students in a Masters-level health administration, business administration or similar field will be exposed to the complexity of the health care industry through various projects and preceptor shadowing.

The internship program is designed to be approximately 60 percent project-based work and 40 percent learning from leaders within the organization. If selected, you’ll work on a variety of system-level projects and attend executive meetings. With this exposure and visibility, your internship experience is sure to be an immersive, fruitful and rewarding experience.

About Our Internship ProgramPrevious Internship Projects

• System-wide brand and assessment of outpatient facilities
• Developed business case for Neurogenic Bladder, Kidney Stone Center and Covington General surgery expansion
• Developed plan for centralized telemetry services spanning both MHS regions
• TeamSTEPPS cost/benefit analysis and strategic plan
• Utilized Maptitude software to analyze MultiCare Connected Care network coverage and made recommendations
• Made recommendations to improve ED throughput based on identification of barriers from ED Discharge to Inpatient Admission
• Developed recommendations to grow general surgery market share in South King County

Apply for the Internship Program

Important Dates:

Application Opens: December 18, 2020
Application Due: January 29, 2021
Start Date: May-June 2021

Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Unofficial graduate transcript

To apply for this position, please visit our job listings and search for the Administrative Internship.

If you have questions, please contact our Program Administrator, Kate Quigley.

Why Choose Our Admin Fellowship or Internship Program?Executive Mentorship

The program is sponsored by Florence Chang, our Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. Each Fellow and Intern is paired with an executive mentor throughout the program. Additionally, you will be working with different executives throughout the system on your projects.

Access & Accessibility

You’ll be exposed to senior-level decision-making and participate in executive meetings including Board meetings and System Executive Council.

Advancement Opportunities

Graduates of this program have gone on to leadership roles throughout MultiCare.

Time for Learning

In addition to “learning by doing”, you’ll have dedicated time to focus on your own development through formal classes, networking, a fellow book club, and industry conferences.

Position Summary:
MultiCare’s Administrative Internship is an exciting opportunity to become immersed in system-wide hospital and ambulatory administration. Interns will be key contributors to projects in operations, strategy, finance or other core functions that truly create value for our patients, communities, and our employees. Our internship provides an exceptional learning opportunity by enabling aspiring administrators to observe leadership at various levels within the health system, participate in critical meetings and discussions, and engage with front line leaders and employees. The internship is a full-time, paid non-benefited position lasting 10 to 13 weeks in duration. Applicants may apply to both positions, which are posted separately for Tacoma and Spokane.

Minimum Requirements Preferred:
Facilitation/performance improvement experience (class projects, work experiences) or training
Knowledge of change management models and concepts preferred
Training, coursework or experience facilitating problem solving work sessions, or experience working in a corporate environment where these tools and methods were used preferred

Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Currently enrolled in Masters degree program
Graduate students between the first and second year of their master’s education. They are typically enrolled in a MHA, MBA, MPH or MSN program.

Contact Information

Questions? If you have questions about the Administrative Fellowship & Internship Program, please contact our Program Administrator, Kate Quigley at kmquigley@multicare.org.