Are you ready to join a passionate community of people who are changing how health care is delivered? A place where you will find a career you love while truly making a difference building healthier communities. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you apply as Health Equity Intern, with Medical Home Network!

Since 2009, Medical Home Network (MHN) has partnered with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) nationwide to transform care in the safety net, reduce health disparities, and build healthier communities. A mission-driven public benefit corporation, MHN helps FQHCs succeed in value-based care through technology, care model innovation, and strong partnerships. Our proven approach delivers leading health outcomes, lower costs, and elevated quality performance. We’re expanding our reach and impact to help more FQHCs enhance care for their patients. Modern Healthcare has named MHN one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for four years running (2021–2024). MHN was recently recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Health Equity Intern will work with the Wellness West Operations Team to help bring the Wellness West Workforce Program to life. The program is designed to strengthen the workforce by focusing on four key areas: recruiting and retaining community health workers, addressing social determinants of health, providing professional support and supervision, and delivering staff development and training.

This is a part-time position, working 20–25 hours per week on a hybrid schedule. The role includes time at the MHN office, within the community, and remote work.

THE PERKS:

Fun, challenging, and collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues that care deeply about healthcare delivery.
Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
20-25 hours a week
Hybrid, flexible schedule: Onsite on Tuesdays; remote with flexible hours for the remainder of the week.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

Support the Wellness West operations team in helping to drive initiatives that improve the social determinants of health for Wellness West patients and/or the Wellness West workforce.
Support the Wellness West operations team in managing and implementing the Workforce Program, which includes but is not limited to:
Tracking applicants for the patient and consumer stipend program, ensuring applicants go through training, and connecting applicants with partner organization for interviews
Maintain tracking of SDOH spending by budget
Assist Training and Referral Managers in implementing clinical supervision programming and tracking participants
Assist Training and Referral Managers in developing and coordinating continuing education programming for community health workers
Research and implement additional initiatives that could advance equity through hiring and building up the workforce within the Westside community, including:
Supporting the capacity of grassroots organizations and community health centers to meet the needs of West Side residents
Expanding and enhancing the pool of resources available to West Side residents
Building satisfying and sustainable employment opportunities located within the community
Work with the Program Evaluator to gather metrics and report on success of the program to grant funder
In collaboration with Wellness West team, deliver Race and Health Equity Trainings
Attend Race and Health Equity Committee meetings
Support Wellness West operations team on other projects and duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelor's Degree with a health care or social work related major or minor preferred, but healthcare experience may be substituted.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking skills
Strong computer skills, particularly with the entire Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent client/customer service orientation
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and professionals, including patients, clinic staff, physicians, and senior leadership
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under deadlines
Proactive, self-directed, and able to approach complex tasks independently
Familiarity with Chicago’s Westside preferred
Knowledge and experience preferred in the area of Patient Centered Medical Homes
Familiarity with public health or social work preferred

Medical Home Network is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Health Equity Internship

Medical Home Network

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