Health informatics Intern

Remote Canadian Role ideally in located in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba

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.

Altera

A global healthcare IT innovator, Altera Digital Health develops and elevates technology to connect and inspire healthier communities. Our platform approach to our solutions is changing the way healthcare is delivered. By keeping the human user at the center of our design methodology, we are supporting caregivers and helping patients meet and exceed their wellness goals. Together, with our clients, we’re driving a new era of healthcare.

Altera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by local law.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at:

HR.Recruiting@AlteraHealth.com

To learn more, visit www.alterahealth.com.

Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.