Intern
at Altera Canada Corporation

Job Description

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.