City/State
Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
OverviewThe Intern position serves as an educational development opportunity. Under the close direction of a colleague, assumes responsibility for operational projects and supporting the leadership initiatives for a defined period of time. Assists in completion of various projects and administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and healthcare industry. Coordinates and assists with projects based on operational needs and/or Intern's area of interest. Communicates ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks.
- Assist with day-to-day departmental operations.
- Support team members with project tasks, deliverables, and administrative activities.
- Conduct research and analysis on topics relevant to the department.
- Prepare and organize reports, presentations, and project documentation.
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and departmental initiatives.
- Track and communicate progress on assigned projects and tasks.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in a college or university at an undergraduate or graduate level or an active military service member seeking a
- No specific certification or licensure requirements
- Demonstrated interest in the assigned field through coursework, academic projects, volunteer activities, or prior internship experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$16.35 - $23.08. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or active military service member
- Demonstrated interest in the assigned field through coursework, academic projects, volunteer activities, or prior internship experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail
Sentara Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sentara Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Sentara Healthcare.
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Parental & Family Support — Four weeks of paid parental leave at full base pay and two weeks of job‑protected family caregiver leave support major life and care needs. Emergency back‑up care and reimbursements for infertility, adoption, and surrogacy further bolster family support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(A) plan alongside 403(B)/401(K) employer matching is designed to strengthen long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life insurance with buy‑up options adds additional protection for families.
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Flexible Benefits — Choice of medical plan designs and dental/vision options enables tailoring coverage to individual needs. An annual election between tuition assistance and student‑loan repayment offers flexibility to align with financial or education priorities.
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What We Do
Sentara Healthcare celebrates a 130-year history of innovation, compassion and community benefit. Based in Norfolk, VA, Sentara is a diverse not-for-profit family of 12 hospitals, an array of integrated services and a team of nearly 30,000 strong on a mission to improve health every day. This mandate is pursued through a disciplined strategy to achieve Top 10% performance in key measures through shared best practices, transformation of primary care through clinical integration and strategic growth that adds value to the communities we serve in Virginia and North Carolina.
