Health Information Technology Internships
Health information technology internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience managing electronic health records and clinical data systems, mentorship from working health IT professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with IDEMIA, Yanfeng, and Constellation Energy among the employers posting roles now.
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The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or related major
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5
Knowledge of fundamentals concepts of networks, servers, application, and security requirements - Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks
- Ability to learn new technologies to include artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and solve problems
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and quality
- Creativity and innovation
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or related major
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
- Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5
Knowledge of fundamentals concepts of networks, servers, application, and security requirements - Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks
- Ability to learn new technologies to include artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and solve problems
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and quality
- Creativity and innovation
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
Health Information Technology Internship Market
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Automotive
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Health Information Technology Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large health systems, health IT vendors, and payers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with some application windows opening as early as August. Smaller organizations and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Starting your search early gives you access to both structured cohort programs and rolling openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Health IT intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your portfolio carries the weight. Document two or three complete projects that show hands-on work with EHR systems, health data mapping, medical coding tools, or clinical workflow analysis. Include the tools you used and link to any published documentation, analyses, or case studies so recruiters have something concrete to review.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured health IT internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which health systems and vendors recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller organizations running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Health IT intern interviews typically include a technical or analytical screen covering topics like database querying, health data standards such as HL7 or FHIR, or workflow problem-solving. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a clinical data problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs first
Large health systems and health IT companies run rotational internship programs designed to train people new to the field, rotating interns through departments like clinical informatics, data analytics, and IT project management. These programs recruit early in the fall and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 51% of the health information technology internships listed here, so the split between on-site and remote options is real. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only sorting through roles you can actually take.
Health Information Technology Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a health information technology internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that includes documented projects showing your work with EHR platforms, data mapping exercises, or health data workflows, giving recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where health IT recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a health information technology internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for health information technology interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of the summer, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat the internship as an audition, but keep applying elsewhere so you're not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for health information technology internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large health systems, health IT vendors, and insurance organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly means you won't miss either wave.
Are health information technology internships paid?
Most professional health information technology internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, so it differs meaningfully between a large health IT vendor and a regional community hospital. Where an employer discloses pay, you'll see it in the listing, unpaid internships do exist but are less common in this field.
What should a health information technology internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Feature two or three complete, documented projects that show your hands-on work with tools like Epic, Cerner, SQL, or HL7 data standards, and link to any published analyses, system documentation samples, or case studies you've completed. Add relevant coursework in health informatics, medical coding, or data management. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote health information technology internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 49% of the health information technology internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a health IT rotational internship program?
Rotational health IT internship programs, offered by large health systems and health IT companies, place interns across multiple departments, such as clinical informatics, data analytics, and IT project management, over the course of one summer. They're designed for people new to the field and recruit early in the fall semester. Competition is strong, so identify the programs that fit and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get health information technology internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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