MHA Intern Opportunities with UW Medicine

Job Description

UW Medicine is actively recruiting for MHA Administrative Interns for Summer 2026 Internship opportunities.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Day Shift

• 40 hours per week

• Assignment for 10 weeks in duration

• Summer Administrative Internship for June 2026 through August 2026

• Opportunities will be onsite (Seattle) or hybrid

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The UW Medicine Administrative Internship is a 10week program for first-year students in the University of Washington Masters in Health Administration program who are pursuing careers in healthcare leadership. Interns gain practical handson experience in key areas such as hospital administration finance information technology clinical quality and strategic planning.

Through a combination of project work observational learning and structured development sessions interns learn directly from experienced healthcare executives while building the skills needed to address the complex challenges of todays health systems. Each intern is paired with a sponsor (a senior leader) and a preceptor (day-to-day supervisor) who provide mentorship project guidance and professional support

Internships are hosted within a specific UW Medicine department and may be offered in an onsite or hybrid format. The program prepares participants for future leadership roles by providing exposure to diverse healthcare operations and specialized areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with preceptor and sponsor to establish mutually agreed upon goals that build skills and apply classroom learning.

• Assist with project management including tracking milestones timelines and deliverables.

• Contribute to departmental initiatives by owning specific tasks or components of projects.

• Collaborative with other departments teams and/or interns on a joint project.

• Attend meetings training sessions and development workshops; build communication and presentation skills and gain exposure to various healthcare operations.

• Conduct financial operational quality and project-specific data analysis to monitor KPIs evaluate performance identify improvement opportunities and present actionable recommendations to leadership.

• Participate in organizational change management efforts related to new systems applications processes or updates.

• Document and improve workflows develop process flow maps and recommend enhancements to increase efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Research and present best practices on varying topics.

• Other duties which will contribute to the success of the internship as they arise.

REQUIREMENTS

• Skills knowledge and abilities typically acquired through the completion of the first of the UW Master of Health Administration program.

• Candidates must be enrolled in the above stated program.

• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal skills.

TIMELINE

• Intern Applications due: End of day January 14 2026

• Application Reviews & Interviews: January 2026 February 2026

• Job Offers & Selection Process: February 2026

• Internship Starts: June 2026

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.