Self Regional Healthcare is an independent not-for-profit, regional referral hospital that provides care to 300,000 residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties. The health system’s services include acute care and tertiary care, cancer care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular surgery, NICU, orthopedics, genetics, and prevention and wellness services. Self Medical Group is Self Regional’s employed physician affiliate network of 25 primary and specialty care practices and more than 75 physicians. The 450-bed hospital is located in the city of Greenwood, tucked between the Upstate and Midlands of South Carolina. Greenwood is well known for the acclaimed Festival of Flowers that attracts visitors from all regions of the country every year and for its historically rich and progressive Uptown area. A recipient of the Gallup “Great Workplace” award for eight consecutive years, the Self Regional team is dedicated to delivering the best experience possible to patients, and is passionate about quality and safety. That dedication is evident in the organization’s mission, vision and purpose statement: Mission: Our hearts, hands and minds are leading our communities to better health. Vision: The care, experience and value we provide will be superior for all the communities we are entrusted to serve. Purpose: Always create the best experience.

Job description

The OEPI Improvement Intern will work alongside the Operational Efficiency & Performance Improvement (OEPI) team to support active projects focused on enhancing hospital workflows, improving patient flow, and increasing departmental efficiency. This temporary, full-time summer internship (8–12 weeks) is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Healthcare Management. The intern will assist with Lean-related activities such as data collection, process mapping, meeting coordination, and analysis of operational metrics. This position offers practical exposure to healthcare operations and continuous improvement work in a collaborative hospital environment.

Special Qualifications

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) from, a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in:
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Healthcare Administration
- Public Health
- Business Administration
- Or a related field
Minimum of 1–2 years of academic, internship, or project-based experience in process improvement, operations, systems engineering, healthcare strategy, or related areas
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies (preferred but not required)
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio) is a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain confidentiality in a healthcare setting