Administrative Intern – Department of Surgery

Candidates for the position must be enrolled in an on-site Master of Health Administration program, preferably CAHME accredited.

The Administrative Intern in the Department of Surgery will play a vital role in supporting the department’s clinical, operational, and strategic initiatives. This position is designed for individuals seeking exposure to healthcare management within a leading academic medical environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience across financial and data management, operations and quality improvement, marketing and communications, and leadership development.

The role includes analyzing surgical case volume trends and revenue cycle performance, assisting with financial and productivity reporting, and contributing to operational efficiency and process improvement efforts. The intern will support initiatives related to operating room utilization, departmental growth, and quality monitoring. In addition, they will participate in strategic growth initiatives with department leadership.

Through structured mentorship and professional development opportunities, the intern will engage with department leaders, participate in leadership meetings, and build practical skills in project management, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, entry, and maintenance for departmental projects, reports, and performance metrics.
• Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, and faculty productivity tracking.
• Contribute to process improvement and strategic growth initiatives.
• Uphold confidentiality and data integrity in accordance with health system compliance standards.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and confidential records in accordance with health system policies.

Learning Objectives

• Gain exposure to the management of an academic surgical department.
• Develop practical experience in financial analysis, operations management, and project leadership.
• Learn how clinical, academic, and business priorities align within a health system.

Duration and Schedule

• Recruitment to begin after approval of position. The minimum commitment for the internship is 3 months however, if intern is progressing successfully, we invite them to stay on longer.

Fixed hourly rate TBD, but proposed $16/hr.

• Current Master of Health Administration Candidate
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Analytical thinker with comprehension of data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare administration, finance, and hospital operations.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position. 

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.