Nonprofit
Published 4/15/26 6:05PM

Healthcare Research & Development Analyst Intern

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible schedule with structured expectations. Volunteers should maintain consistent participation, communicate availability clearly, and complete assigned work on time based on project needs.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Policy

    Description

    Who We Are

    Bedrock Health Group is a 501(c)(3) healthcare organization focused on building stronger administrative, compliance, and operational infrastructure for healthcare providers. Our work is designed to help providers improve readiness, maintain continuity, navigate complex administrative environments, and strengthen long-term sustainability. Bedrock supports provider access, ongoing operations, administrative recovery, and mission-aligned support for organizations serving communities with real healthcare access needs.

    What This Position Is For

    Bedrock Health Group is seeking a Healthcare Research & Development Analyst Intern (Volunteer) to support our research and development efforts. This opportunity is designed for undergraduate students, recent graduates, graduate students, and other early-career individuals who want hands-on experience in healthcare research, compliance, operational analysis, policy review, and strategic development.

    This is a structured learning opportunity for individuals who want exposure to the behind-the-scenes work that supports healthcare organizations, healthcare operations, provider systems, compliance programs, and mission-driven innovation.

    Position Summary

    The Healthcare Research & Development Analyst Intern will support research activities that help Bedrock strengthen its internal knowledge base, service development efforts, and healthcare support models. This role will involve gathering, organizing, reviewing, and analyzing information related to healthcare systems, provider administration, compliance, policy, operational workflows, and related market or regulatory topics.

    This position is ideal for someone who wants to build experience in healthcare administration, public health, compliance, policy, healthcare operations, or nonprofit healthcare strategy.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct research on healthcare topics, regulations, provider operations, compliance issues, and administrative trends
    • Review and summarize articles, reports, policy materials, and regulatory guidance
    • Support development of internal research briefs, working documents, and concept papers
    • Assist with organizing findings into structured formats for leadership review
    • Help identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities across healthcare administrative environments
    • Support research related to healthcare access, provider readiness, compliance infrastructure, and operational sustainability
    • Contribute to special projects tied to Bedrock’s service development and long-term strategy
    • Maintain organized documentation and research records

    What You Will Gain

    • Hands-on experience in healthcare research and development
    • Exposure to healthcare compliance, administration, operations, and policy
    • Practical experience analyzing real-world healthcare challenges
    • Experience working within a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare environment
    • Opportunity to strengthen writing, analysis, and research skills
    • Resume-building experience relevant to healthcare administration, public health, policy, consulting, and nonprofit leadership
    • Mentorship and exposure to strategic healthcare development work

    Location

    Remote

    This is a remote volunteer opportunity, making it accessible to students and early-career professionals seeking meaningful healthcare experience from anywhere.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Strong interest in healthcare, public health, health administration, policy, compliance, or nonprofit systems
    • Strong written communication and organizational skills
    • Ability to research, synthesize information, and present findings clearly
    • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage documents and information accurately
    • Comfortable working independently and following direction
    • Interest in learning about healthcare systems and administrative operations

    Preferred

    • Current undergraduate student, recent graduate, or graduate student
    • Coursework or background in healthcare administration, public health, business, health policy, biology, pre-med, nursing, public administration, or related fields
    • Familiarity with healthcare terminology, compliance topics, or policy research
    • Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or research databases
    • Interest in healthcare innovation, provider operations, nonprofit healthcare, or systems improvement

    Time Commitment

    • Flexible volunteer schedule based on project needs and candidate availability
    • Ideal for students or early-career professionals looking to gain experience alongside school or other commitments

    Who Should Apply

    This opportunity is best suited for individuals who are serious about gaining real exposure to healthcare research and development work. We encourage applications from:

    • undergraduate students
    • recent graduates
    • graduate students
    • aspiring healthcare leaders
    • individuals exploring careers in healthcare administration, public health, compliance, policy, or healthcare operations

    Application Process

    To apply, please submit:

    • your resume
    • a short statement of interest explaining why you are interested in this opportunity
    • any relevant writing, research, or academic samples if available

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    201 St Charles Ave ste 114 788, New Orleans, LA 70170, USA

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