Healthcare Operations Management Internship – Fall 2026

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring a Healthcare Operations Management Intern! Location: Remote Hours per week: 20-30 Duration: 10-15 weeks Sentara Health has several Fall 2026 Internship opportunities. Before applying, please review the job description to ensure the role aligns with your academic program or area of interest.

We encourage you to apply if your coursework or experiences connect to the work described below. As a Healthcare Operations Management Intern you will gain hands-on experience supporting healthcare operations through communication, workforce planning, and quality improvement. Interns will contribute to projects involving communication workflows, workforce reporting, quality audits, compliance efforts, and performance analytics while helping improve processes and the overall patient experience.

This internship provides a meaningful learning experience where you’ll work side‑by‑side with a supportive team member. You’ll take on real project responsibilities and assist with initiatives that help drive the department’s work forward.

Responsibilities

Support colleagues with project tasks and deliverables Help with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports Conduct research and analysis on topics relevant to the department Contribute to the development and execution of projects Prepare and organize data for presentations and reports Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions Communicate ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks and assist with day-to-day operations.

Education

Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in graduate level program. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.70 - $19.70 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compensation

within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 •Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.