[Remote] IT Summer Intern - Interoperability

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation, seeking a motivated Intern to support initiatives in advancing health information interoperability in the U.S. This role provides hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and policy, involving tasks such as data audits, policy meetings, and collaboration with clinical and IT teams.


Responsibilities

  • Research, compile, tabulate, and analyze data and processes for a variety of administrative and departmental matters
  • Assist department personnel in assigned administrative, planning, organizational, technical, and professional tasks
  • Provide suggestions or recommendations with regard to department specific projects
  • Prepare and present reports
  • Draft policies and procedures
  • Respond to requests for information
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Current college enrollment
  • Ability to discuss and weigh pros and cons and separate critical issues
  • Ability to make definitive choices, expresses opinions on issues and explain logical path decisions
  • Background in healthcare and familiarity with health IT concepts (EHRs, HIE, interoperability standards like HL7 or FHIR)
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail in reviewing clinical data and policy materials
  • Interest in federal health policies and advocacy

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings account contributions

Company Overview

  • Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit medical center that combines clinical and hospital care with research and education. It is a sub-organization of Ashtabula Regional Medical Center. It was founded in 1921, and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://my.clevelandclinic.org.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Cleveland Clinic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 89 in 2025, 78 in 2024, 100 in 2023, 60 in 2022, 71 in 2021, 46 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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