Job DescriptionAre 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 OPPORTUNITYThe 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 PERKSFun, 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 weekHybrid, flexible schedule: Onsite on Tuesdays; remote with flexible hours for the remainder of the week.WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TOSupport 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 interviewsMaintain tracking of SDOH spending by budgetAssist Training and Referral Managers in implementing clinical supervision programming and tracking participantsAssist Training and Referral Managers in developing and coordinating continuing education programming for community health workersResearch 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 residentsExpanding and enhancing the pool of resources available to West Side residentsBuilding satisfying and sustainable employment opportunities located within the communityWork with the Program Evaluator to gather metrics and report on success of the program to grant funderIn collaboration with Wellness West team, deliver Race and Health Equity TrainingsAttend Race and Health Equity Committee meetingsSupport Wellness West operations team on other projects and duties as assignedWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEEDBachelor'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 skillsStrong computer skills, particularly with the entire Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and OutlookExcellent client/customer service orientationAbility to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and professionals, including patients, clinic staff, physicians, and senior leadershipAbility to work successfully in a team environmentAbility to multi-task, prioritize, and work under deadlinesProactive, self-directed, and able to approach complex tasks independentlyFamiliarity with Chicago’s Westside preferredKnowledge and experience preferred in the area of Patient Centered Medical HomesFamiliarity with public health or social work preferredClosingMedical 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.AI DisclosureWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
