Summer Intern - Corporate Supply Chain Management

Position Overview

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Position will provide an intern with exposure to healthcare governance, organizational practices, laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry. The role may include duties in human resources, finance, healthcare laws and regulations, healthcare management and business administration, and is responsible for completing assignments/projects as assigned by the preceptor throughout department and system rotations.

Intern opportunity within the Supply Chain Management department, with a primary focus on data preparation for Oracle implementation, contract alignment and pricing accuracy, and the creation of dashboards/metrics. This opportunity will offer exposure to foundational data required to ensure efficient operations, experience with an ERP conversion, and participation in vendor meetings/negotiations.

Schedule: M-F 8-5, Hybid with two days onsite

Education: Looking for bachelor (junior/senior level) or master's student with major in Supply Chain Management

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of entry-level administrative staff duties related to administrative regulations, policies, processes, procedures, systems, reports, surveys, and forms while learning the fundamentals of business acumen.
• Participates in analytic studies by conducting routine research, identifying samples, and assembling and compiling data in well-defined areas related to administrative regulations, policies, procedures, systems, methods, reports, surveys, and forms.
• Applies basic statistical and management analysis techniques or, with detailed instructions, advanced statistical and management techniques in analyzing data.
• Assists in writing instructions, procedures, guides, and manuals to describe and improve administrative, technological, and operational methods and systems.
• Researches problems, discrepancies, and responds to routine inquiries related to the business, technological, and operational activities of the assigned department.
• Prepares reports, presentations, operational documents, and correspondence containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content subject to review by higher-level staff.
• May perform a variety of paraprofessional, technical, and clerical tasks during peak workload periods or in the absence of assigned staff.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
• Promotes individual professional growth through continuing education and skills competency, supports department-based goals, and serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences, modeling Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Education: A current student in an accredited high school or high school program.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Strong computer software skills – including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software.