Intern - Quality Management (On-Site)
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Overview
Job Description
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Department:
Quality Management
Summer Internship 2026 - Quality Management
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Program Dates: June 22, 2026 - September 4, 2026
Program Timeline
Application Window: April 10, 2026 - May 8, 2026
Interview Period: May 11, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Final Selection: May 29 - May 31, 2026
Start Date: June 22, 2026
Tentative End Date: September 4, 2026 - depending on the Fall academic schedule.
Position Overview
Launch your career with a paid summer internship at Salinas Valley Health, an award-winning 263-bed acute care hospital serving Monterey County.
The intern will support the Quality and Patient Safety departments by assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting event reporting processes, maintaining key metrics, and helping analyze clinical incidents. The intern will also assist with documentation, reporting, and development of educational materials, while collaborating with staff to promote a culture of safety, transparency, and data-driven improvement in patient care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with data collection, validation, and reporting for quality and patient safety initiatives
- Support event reporting processes, including triage, categorization, and tracking of incidents
- Help maintain and update departmental key metrics and performance dashboards
- Assist in analyzing clinical incidents and identifying trends for quality improvement
- Support development of reports, presentations, and summary findings
- Organize and maintain patient safety and quality documentation
- Track follow-up actions and support closure of event-related tasks
- Attend meetings, take detailed notes, and support team communication efforts
- Collaborate with Patient Safety and Quality staff to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Program Eligibility
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program
Preference given to Junior and Senior-level students
Must be available to participate in at least 8 weeks of the 10-week program
Interns will be matched with projects based on their academic field of study
Work Schedule
Up to 30 hours per week
Internship duration: 8-10 consecutive weeks
Schedule: Monday - Friday, based on organizational needs
Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants must complete all of the following:
Submit a cover letter (1 page) that includes:
A brief introduction of yourself
Your interest in working at Salinas Valley Health
Your preferred department and why it interests you
Upload Resume
Complete the online Application
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Location: Salinas, CA
Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $22.00. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications:
● Union: Non-Affiliated
● Work Shift: Day Shift
● FTE: 1.0
● Scheduled Hours: 40
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