Summer Student Intern, Implementation Science, Part-Time

Department:

85037 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Implementation Science

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

10

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part-time Summer Student Intern, 10-15 hours per week (13 weeks)

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Job Summary

Part-time Summer Student Intern, 10-15 hours per week (13 weeks)
The Summer Intern will primarily support a multi‑state, cross‑sectional study evaluating access to HIV‑related services and harm‑reduction products in community pharmacies. This study will assess the dynamic availability of
integrated HIV and overdose prevention services, guide state and organizational policies to improve equitable access, and co-design practical strategies to overcome access barriers. Using a mystery‑caller ("secret shopper")
approach, the intern will assist with data collection, data verification, and documentation of pharmacy responses. There may be opportunities to support other projects under the hiring research portfolio. This role offers hands‑on
experience in public health research, qualitative/structured data collection, and implementation of mixed‑methods study protocols. The intern will work closely with investigators and research staff to ensure accurate and consistent
study procedures across all participating sites.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties including patient and family visits, delivery of support services, studies, investigations, research projects, and other assignments.
• Provides administrative coverage of the office such as answering phone and maintaining computer data. Types documents such as letters and creates spreadsheets and presentations.
• Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports. Assists with entering data and filing.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels within the System and with the public.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, sitting, lifting and reaching overhead. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds, shoulder height. Must be able to push patients in wheelchairs or supplies on a rolling cart. Intact sense of sight and hearing is required. Responsible for working in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School, Undergraduate, Master's or Postgraduate enrollment required. Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required. Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and ability to respond creatively to a rapidly changing environment required. Computer skills required.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.