Quality and Compliance InternAt — Harper's Pharmacy Inc
If you're studying healthcare administration and want to see how your coursework applies in the real world, AmeriPharma offers a unique internship opportunity. You'll gain exposure to how healthcare organizations operate—working on projects related to patient services, insurance processes, pharmacy operations, and regulatory compliance. It’s a chance to learn how decisions are made in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, and to build experience that directly supports your future in healthcare leadership or policy. If you're ready to move beyond the classroom and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare system, this could be a great fit.
By the end of this opportunity, students will be able to apply core concepts of healthcare administration in real-world settings, translating classroom learning into practical experience. Students will gain exposure to the complexities of insurance claims, billing procedures, and reimbursement systems, as well as the legal and ethical frameworks that guide healthcare operations, including HIPAA and Medicare/Medicaid regulations. Through hands-on involvement in process improvement initiatives, interns will strengthen their problem-solving and critical thinking skills while contributing to projects that enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. The internship will also help students refine their professional communication abilities, enabling them to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and interact with patients in a respectful and informed manner. Lastly, students will gain clarity about potential career paths in healthcare administration, leadership, and policy, leaving the program with a clearer sense of direction and purpose in their professional journey.
Students will be provided training in regard to AmeriPharma's internal system, engaging with data entry, HIPAA regulation, and compliance organization. This contemporaneous training will provide a preliminary infrastructure to help understand AmeriPharma's process while continuing to refine their skills as their internship progresses.
At AmeriPharma, protecting sensitive healthcare data is a top priority. Interns will receive training on HIPAA compliance, patient privacy, and secure data handling protocols. Access to records is role-based and monitored, with strict adherence to security policies including encryption, secure logins, and proper disposal of confidential materials. Interns must sign a confidentiality agreement and are held to the same legal and ethical standards as staff. AmeriPharma minimizes data breach risks through audits, cybersecurity safeguards, and a strong culture of accountability.
Supplemental questions, a provided resume, and an interview may be critical to our selection process. AmeriPharma is open to accepting students of both undergraduate and graduate status. While a focus in healthcare or healthcare administration is a requirement.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 12 | hours per week |