Clinical Informatics & Evaluation Intern (Los Angeles)

The Clinical Informatics + Evaluation Intern will work on medical informatics and program evaluation projects for Essential Access Health’s Research + Evaluation Division. This internship is tailored to people seeking exposure to data informatics, database management, and evaluation of public health projects.

The Clinical Informatics + Evaluation Intern will assist with a variety of projects primarily related to Essential Access’ network of family planning agencies throughout the state. The Research + Evaluation Division manages a complex data system to collect family planning data from all agencies, maintains a data dashboard to report back on quality measures drawn from the data, and conducts quality improvement activities with the agencies. Our staff works with clinics and providers on a variety of projects to help them better utilize their electronic health records systems. We also conduct the evaluation of a wide variety of projects implemented throughout the organization.

Qualifications
  • College degree related to public health or informatics
  • Work experience in public health, informatics or database management
  • Strong ability to work meticulously with detailed information
  • Advanced-level Excel skills
Training

Individual assignments will depend on the intern’s interests, experience, abilities, and education.  Learning topics may include any or all of the following:

  • Survey creation, implementation, and analysis
  • Compilation and analysis of data from surveys, from the statewide family planning database, or from other sources
  • Preparation of tables, graphs and infographics showing project progress and results
  • Design of web pages and web features for Essential Access data dashboard
  • Testing of user experience with features for both the dashboard and electronic health records systems
Minimum Hours per Week
8 hours per week
Maximum Hours per Week
24 hours per week
Minimum Total Hours
16 total hours
Maximum Total Hours
280 total hours
Type of Internship
Paid
Quarters Available
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Location
Los Angeles

Download an application

How to Apply - please submit

  1. A completed Application Form (Get Adobe Acrobat Reader)
  2. A current resume
  3. A cover letter addressing why you are interested in pursuing an internship in sexual and reproductive health care. 

To apply send all the above by e-mail to:

Interns Coordinator
e-mail: resume@essentialaccess.org
Questions? Call 213.386.5614 x4415