Supply Chain - Sourcing Strategy Intern

Overview

UnityPoint Health is hiring a summer Intern on our Supply Chain - Sourcing Strategy team! This opportunity provides experience working alongside the Executive Director of Contracting and the Contract Managers to support projects focused on contract review intakes, rebate compliance processes, and strategic sourcing protocols. 

Hours: Part-time, 20-25 hours/week between the hours of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 

Location: Remote - applicants preferably reside in the UPH geography of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist with healthcare operations projects, including workflow analysis and process improvement.
• Support corporate compliance and regulatory documentation.
• Apply healthcare policies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries for leadership teams.
• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret data to inform client recommendations.
• Use financial modeling to conduct in-depth analysis and recommend executable strategies.
• Lead information gathering efforts.
• Drafting project analysis and deliverables.
• Communicate project progress and seek input.
• Develop in-depth technical expertise.
• Participation in meetings with cross-functional departments (finance, HR, IT clinical operations)
• Contribute to initiatives focused on patient experience, quality improvement, and organizational efficiency.
• Provide administrative support and project management oversight, while building stakeholder relationships and strengthening organizational initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, department leadership, and peers to stay informed about current healthcare and human services trends.
• Understand the integration of business practices with patient care delivery.
• Gain exposure to healthcare leadership and corporate governance.
• Acquire practical knowledge of healthcare administration and corporate operations.
• Develop professional competencies in project management, compliance, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Education: 

• High school diploma required 
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Enrolled in Masters in Healthcare or related field preferred 
• Preferred areas of study include: Finance, Supply Chain, General Management, Marketing, or Healthcare 

Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• 1 year of experience working in a professional environment 
• 1 years of experience presenting information to small groups or leaders