The intern will work closely with Business Intelligence Analysts and end-users across departments to understand business needs and process flows. Responsibilities include exploring operational and clinical data, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and helping translate data into actionable insights using business intelligence tools.
This internship provides exposure to real-world applications of analytics in healthcare, including performance metrics, patient activity trends, and organizational reporting. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting data from Epic databases and other enterprise systems.
• Learn Epic reporting tools.
• Support the development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Participate in requirements gathering meetings with internal clients to understand business needs.
• Document reporting specifications, data definitions, and process workflows.
• Contribute to data quality checks and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with the team to support ongoing quality improvement and strategic initiatives.
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What You’ll Gain:
• Exposure to healthcare analytics in a real-world setting.
• Hands-on experience with industry tools and data models.
• Mentorship from experienced Business Intelligence professionals.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that impact patient care and operational performance.Education Qualifications:
Junior or senior level student currently enrolled in an accredited school working toward a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or other related field.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:NoneFTE:0.5Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
RemoteShift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:NoHolidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:
$20.00 - $20.00Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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What We Do
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute
