Health informatics Intern

Remote Canadian Role ideally in located in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba

Altera Digital Health is seeking a passionate and qualified Health Informatics Intern to join our dynamic team!

We are a leading healthcare technology company committed to revolutionizing the industry through innovative solutions and exceptional client service. Our team of experts is dedicated to driving positive patient outcomes and setting a new standard for healthcare technology.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

This is a remote internship opportunity in Canada. As a Health Informatics Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting our projects and gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and growing healthcare technology company. This is a 3-4 month internship with the potential for extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze project requirements and assist in project execution.
- Analyze and document clinical and referral workflows and participate in the design and validation of clinical order sets.
- Contribute to the development of new clinical dashboards and reports that deliver value to clinical users.
- Rapidly learn and contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinician experience and population health outcomes.
- Provide support for project incidents and maintain excellent client relationships.
- Expand your knowledge and skills through hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Currently enrolled in a Canadian health informatics, computer science, software engineering or data science master’s program with an internship track. Applicants with a postgraduate certificate in health informatics may also be considered.

Experience

- Passionate about healthcare and interested in advancing healthcare technology.
- Technical proficiency in MS Office, MS Visio, and data visualization & reporting tools (Power BI & SQL query is required).
- Familiarity with Health Interoperability Standards (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED, ICD, etc.) preferred.
- Coding knowledge (XML, JSON, Python, SQL) preferred.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and a willingness to learn quickly on the job.

TRAVEL

Minimal

WORK LOCATION

Remote Canadian role.

BENEFITS

- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a leading healthcare technology company.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative remote work environment.