Medical Home Network · 1 month ago
Health Equity Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 WinterMedical Home Network is a mission-driven public benefit corporation focused on transforming care and reducing health disparities. The Health Equity Intern will support the Wellness West Operations Team in managing initiatives aimed at improving social determinants of health and enhancing workforce development within the community.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support the Wellness West operations team in helping to drive initiatives that improve the social determinants of health for Wellness West patients and/or the Wellness West workforce
Support the Wellness West operations team in managing and implementing the Workforce Program, which includes but is not limited to:
Tracking applicants for the patient and consumer stipend program, ensuring applicants go through training, and connecting applicants with partner organization for interviews
Maintain tracking of SDOH spending by budget
Assist Training and Referral Managers in implementing clinical supervision programming and tracking participants
Assist Training and Referral Managers in developing and coordinating continuing education programming for community health workers
Research and implement additional initiatives that could advance equity through hiring and building up the workforce within the Westside community, including:
Supporting the capacity of grassroots organizations and community health centers to meet the needs of West Side residents
Expanding and enhancing the pool of resources available to West Side residents
Building satisfying and sustainable employment opportunities located within the community
Work with the Program Evaluator to gather metrics and report on success of the program to grant funder
In collaboration with Wellness West team, deliver Race and Health Equity Trainings
Attend Race and Health Equity Committee meetings
Support Wellness West operations team on other projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a health care or social work related major or minor preferred, but healthcare experience may be substituted
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking skills
Strong computer skills, particularly with the entire Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent client/customer service orientation
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and professionals, including patients, clinic staff, physicians, and senior leadership
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under deadlines
Proactive, self-directed, and able to approach complex tasks independently
Preferred
Familiarity with Chicago's Westside
Knowledge and experience preferred in the area of Patient Centered Medical Homes
Familiarity with public health or social work
Benefits
Fun, challenging, and collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues that care deeply about healthcare delivery.
Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
Hybrid, flexible schedule: Onsite on Tuesdays; remote with flexible hours for the remainder of the week.
Company
Medical Home Network
Medical Home Network is transforming health care delivery for Medicaid patients by fostering collaboration and innovation.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cheryl Lulias
President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ‧ Medical Home Network
Ashley Snyder
Chief Development Officer
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