Altera Digital Health

Healthcare Informatics Intern - Remote

Altera Digital Health Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HEALTH INFORMATICS INTERN

Remote Canadian Role

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and highlighting the types of projects you'd like to be involved in. We do not accept applications generated by AI tools.

We look forward to hearing from you!
  • Seniority level

    Internship
  • Employment type

    Internship
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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