HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERN in Aurora, Colorado at MedNOW Clinics

MedNOW Clinics is offering a structured internship opportunity for a current high school student interested in healthcare, clinic operations, customer service, and quality improvement.

The intern will begin by learning front-desk operations and professional workplace expectations. The intern will also spend time supporting the Quality department and may later observe approved patient-care workflows.

This internship is designed to provide professional development, supervised workplace experience, and exposure to different roles within a medical clinic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Front Desk Support

• Welcome patients and provide professional customer service

• Assist with approved clerical and administrative tasks

• Organize forms, educational materials, and office supplies

• Learn basic scheduling, registration, and check-in workflows under supervision

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

• Observe how the front desk supports patients, providers, and clinic staff

Quality Department Support

• Assist with approved Quality projects and administrative assignments

• Help organize reports, training materials, and quality-improvement resources

• Learn how quality measures support patient care and clinic operations

• Complete data entry or document-review tasks when approved and supervised

Patient-Care Exposure

• Observe approved patient-care workflows after completing required onboarding and training

• Shadow authorized clinical team members

• Learn about healthcare careers, patient communication, and professional standards

• Complete only age-appropriate, nonhazardous duties approved by HR, Quality, Compliance, and the supervising manager

POSITION LIMITATIONS

Because this position is held by a minor, the intern may not:

• Independently provide patient care

• Perform injections, blood draws, testing, or other clinical procedures

• Handle medications, sharps, blood, or other potentially infectious materials

• Operate X-ray or other hazardous medical equipment

• Lift or transfer patients

• Transport patients or drive for work purposes

• Work without an approved adult supervisor

• Access patient information beyond what is necessary for an assigned and supervised task

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Must be currently enrolled in high school

• Interest in healthcare, customer service, or clinic operations

• Professional, dependable, and willing to learn

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality

• Parent or guardian permission is required

• School approval or an internship agreement may be required

• Must complete MedNOW’s onboarding, HIPAA, confidentiality, safety, and professional-conduct requirements

BENEFITS

• Colorado paid sick leave as required by law

• Healthcare career exposure

• Professional mentorship

• Front-desk and Quality department experience

• Supervised job-shadowing opportunities

This temporary, part-time internship is not eligible for MedNOW’s medical, dental, or vision benefits.