Join our dynamic team as a Temporary Summer Intern, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting.
llinois CancerCare has student summer intern positions available in the MOA department. Interested students will work up to 20 hours per week for 6-8 weeks. Our summer internship program is designed to give high school, undergraduate and medical school students a chance to gain experience in a healthcare facility.
Pay: $15.00/hr
Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for temporary employees, subject to eligibility requirements: 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program; & paid leave accrual (if applicable).
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain clinic flow of scheduled patients on provider’s schedule by escorting patients to exam rooms.
- Record vital signs, height, and weight in the Electronic Medical Record or “EMR”
- Review and update patient medication list for each patient at every visit.
- Prepare, clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment rooms and medical equipment.
- Order and maintain adequate clinical supplies and equipment.
- Review patient chart and ensure that lab reports are recorded in the patient’s chart. May be required to request results from external facilities.
- Work under the supervision of the Nursing staff in the treatment room to assist with patient needs going over medications list and updating in the patient chart.
- Cleaning and stocking as needed.
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a professional environment.
- Develop skills relevant to your field of study.
- Network with professionals and other interns.
- Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced team members.
Special Physical Requirements
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
- Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, stooping.
Safety Considerations/Typical Working Conditions
- The employee has limited exposure to toxic substance and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such.
- The employee is exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment.
- Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed.
- Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with staff and patients.
- Work may be repetitious, and in a high-stress environment.
- Contact may involve dealing with angry and/or upset people.
Qualifications
- Senior level high school student or College student preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
