Student Assistant
State of Michigan
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Intern (Student Assistant)
State of Michigan
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$13.73 - $25
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping to research and draft rules for healthcare facilities and professionals in Michigan, such as updating standards for nurse aides or creating new ones for birthing centers, by looking at other states' practices and gathering input from local groups.
It's a part-time role limited to 129 hours per month, ideal for students interested in healthcare policy who want hands-on experience in government regulation.
A good fit would be someone pursuing advanced studies in healthcare, with some background in research, who is detail-oriented and eager to learn about public health laws.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in high school, vocational/technical school, or post-secondary institution
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred
- Pursuing a master's degree preferred
- Completion of courses in research and statistics strongly preferred
- No specific experience required
- Must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution
- Limited to 129 hours per month
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for assisting in researching, preparing, coordinating, and drafting applicable administrative rules sets under the jurisdiction of the bureau. This includes researching other states’ standards and national professional and care standards as well as gathering input from various Michigan professional and provider associations. Rules sets include revising the nurse aide or homes for the aged rules sets or creating new rules sets for medication aides or birthing centers in accordance with the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368.The position is limited to 129 hours per month.
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Requirements
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. Bachelors in a healthcare related field and currently pursuing a master’s degree preferred. Strongly prefer completion of courses in research and statistics.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
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