Summer 2024 Health & Wellness Intern
International Rescue Committee
- Atlanta, GA
- Training
- Part-time
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure any urgent medication needs are resolved and that clients know how to fill and refill prescriptions at an accessible pharmacy.
- Assist clients to become self-sufficient in navigating and utilizing transportation resources such as Medicaid taxi and Marta bus system.
- Assistance with data entry, analysis, and administrative tasks relevant to health services provided.
- Assist the Health Program Coordinator in scheduling and coordinating medical and health appointments for clients.
- Assist clients to resolve any issues that arise concerning billing for medical services and coordination between Medicaid or other insurance plans and health providers.
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client confidentiality.
- Refer clients to any other services that may be eligible for or interested in receiving internally at IRC and externally with partnering organizations.
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
- Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.
- Flexible, resourceful, and collaborative when working independently and in a team setting.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
- Valid driver's license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
This role will report to the Health & Wellness Supervisor.