Ascension 4600 Edmundson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134 Remote
2022-01-11

Intern, Operations - Pharmaceutical Logistics - Summer 2022

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We Are Hiring:
We are hiring for our Summer 2022 Internship program. This Operations Internship will focus on Pharmaceutical Logistics. (Fully Remote)

Nice, Bright, High Energy, Inclusive, Willing to give away power, Inspired by mission, Invigorated by change – Do these words describe you? If you are an undergraduate or graduate student who is ready to take the next step in your professional development, then you won’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity!

Full-Time, Paid Summer Internship Program Highlights
(*subject to change)
  • Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students – Junior year and above is preferred*
  • Internship Program Dates: 5/23/22-8/12/22
  • Orientation kickoff to be hosted in St. Louis, MO (Tentative)
  • Competitive hourly wage and stipend
  • A personal Mentor
  • Networking opportunities
  • Customized Individual Intern Projects
  • Group Projects supporting The Resource Group business initiatives
  • Professional Workshops Offered on Resume Writing, Presentation skills and Business Writing
  • Professional photo taken
  • And much more!

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management.

Through implementation of its User-Directed Integrated Solutions, The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function by delivering value through Operations and Logistics Optimization, Strategic Sourcing, and Change Management. Although it specializes in these areas, as its core, The Resource Group is rooted in the ideals of hospitality and believes that success is measured by the satisfaction of the customer. The Resource Group’s success has allowed it to expand and serve various healthcare systems looking to decrease non-payroll expenses and increase operational efficiencies. Today, The Resource Group serves over 2,700 locations including over 155 acute care hospitals across 22 states and Washington D.C.

This success and value are delivered by The Resource Group’s people, and it is the people and culture that enables The Resource Group to achieve success while working toward the common goal of lowering the cost of healthcare.

As such, The Resource Group believes in:

1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought and experience
2) Investing in the people who deliver long-term success to our Participants
3) Transforming the way our associates develop so they can help transform the organizations we serve
4) Creating a culture of continuous learning to prosper in an ever-changing business environment

The Resource Group offers exciting opportunities for all levels of professionals and views resource and supply management as a dynamic career with opportunities for growth and advancement within and across disciplines and teams. Positions are available across a number of strategic resource and supply management roles, allowing multiple entry points into The Resource Group. Learn more about our company our culture and our remote work options at TheResourceGroup.com
What You Will Do:
This role falls within The Resource Group's Operations and Logistics Optimization Solution. Operations and Logistics Optimization comprises six communities working together to align inventory and data management, operational procedures, and key performance indicators, and to deliver a cost-effective, highly-efficient managed distributor model. By combining a culture of hospitality with leading operations and logistics processes and controls, these communities of skilled associates ensure resource and supply management runs silently in the background and operates in service of physicians, clinicians, leadership, and associates.

The Resource Group’s Summer Internship Program is an engaging and fulfilling experience designed to allow interns to obtain a wide range of healthcare supply chain knowledge. Throughout the 12-week experience, interns will work on unique personal projects, collaborate with other interns to solve organizational challenges, and learn new business & professional skills.

As the Operations Analyst Intern you will support all Operations Communities through identifying opportunities to increase supply chain efficiencies, improve inventory management practices, enhance the transparency and accessibility of data across teams, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to increase product savings. You will also learn about industry leading Key Performance Indicators and how our communities work to exceed them. You will be tightly connected with an intern cohort across The Resource Group, and will develop beneficial relationships through group projects. Our Operations community thrives because of our human talent and we look forward to the new team members that we will bring on board.

Responsibilities

  • Learn about an industry leading Enterprise Resource Planning system; use its data to understand and analyze the inventory levels and usage of items across the health system
  • Manage an impactful project that will benefit several markets with a network of Operations intern peers
  • Develop tools in GSuite, Excel, Tableau, R Shiny, and other platforms that can be used by our communities to make efficient and confident business decisions
  • Gain first hand experience of healthcare operations through supporting day to day processes that provide the products that keep our associates safe and our facilities operational
  • Utilize supply chain analysis, project management, data cleaning/visualization, and critical thinking to support Operations leadership
What You Will Need:
Education:
  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience or Associate's degree required.
  • Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program.
Additional Preferences:
  • College Junior level or above preferred
The Resource Group’s value is delivered through its people, and it is our people and culture that enables us to achieve success. We have created an environment where individuals can thrive while working toward the common goal of lowering the cost of healthcare. Passion and hard work are necessary to accomplish this goal, and we are always looking for people who bring a fresh perspective. In addition to the experience listed below, all Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change.
Why Join Our Team:
When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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