IT Intern DBS Intranet Apps

Details

• Department: ITOG TBM

• Schedule: Summer 2026 (May-August), Fulltime

• Location: Remote - Ascension Technologies

• Salary: $17.37 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Who We Are Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY25, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.

Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care - including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities - in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension's own group purchasing organization.

IT Intern: Digital & Business Solutions (Intranet & Apps)

Department: Apps & Platforms - Digital & Business Solutions

Term: Summer 2026

Location: Ascension Technologies

Internship Summary

• The Rotational Internship Program with Ascension Technologies is designed to provide an on-the-job learning opportunity to gain "real world" IT work experience in a large IT service environment, supporting IT end users who work in a healthcare setting.

• As a Digital & Business Solutions Intern , you will help evolve the digital tools that power our employee experience, focusing on how thousands of associates stay connected and efficient.

• Ascension Technologies aims to provide a working and learning environment where interns can develop technical skills; this hybrid role focuses partly on Platform Strategy (Sitecore/Intranet) and partly on Technical Research & Development (AppSheet).

What You Will Do

• As an Ascension Technologies Intern, you will be able to work on real-life and meaningful projects, develop your technical skills, collaborate, and network with various teams across the IT Infrastructure and Security continuum.

• You will work on the "Intranet Evolution" project, helping to modernize how we share information, while also acting as a technical researcher to find better ways to manage data using low-code tools like Google AppSheet.

• This work involves gathering requirements to understand stakeholder needs and researching evidence-based practice; specifically, your research into AppSheet will determine how teams manage data in the future.

Essential Functions

• Intranet Evolution: Participates in technology-related projects such as the migration and modernization of internal communication platforms using Sitecore.

• Low-Code Development: Research and data gathering for key initiatives, including researching and prototyping solutions using Google AppSheet to replace legacy tools like AODocs or Smartsheet.

• Technology Research: Collaborates on driving improvement activities by investigating new features within Google Workspace and providing reports on how they can be applied to solve business problems.

• Associate Experience: Collaborates with technical resources to contribute to projects that directly improve how employees interact with digital tools, streamlining their daily workflows.

• Reporting: Translates functional requirements to technical specifications and presents clear recommendations to leadership regarding vague problems.

• Shadowing: Shadows employees to understand different roles in the organization and gains familiarity with different healthcare IT systems.

What You Will Need

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Communications, Organizational Development, Project Management.

Ascension Will Provide

• Paid intern position

• Intern orientation and onboarding

• Job coaching/career counseling/mentoring

• Opportunity for skill development

• Opportunity for networking

The intern will be responsible for

• Great work ethic

• Outstanding attendance record

• Participation in Training - Learning

• Remote work location but need for regular set daytime hours

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Additional Preferences

Preferred Competencies:

• Low-Code/No-Code: A strong interest in tools like Google AppSheet or Microsoft PowerApps.

• Content Management: Exposure to or interest in CMS platforms like Sitecore or WordPress is a plus.

• Google Ecosystem: Proficiency with Google Office tools (Sheets, Drive, Sites), including spreadsheet formulas and pivot tables.

• Critical Thinking: The ability to look at a current process (e.g., "We use Smartsheet for this") and objectively research if there is a better, more integrated way to do it.

• Research & Reporting: Practical analytical and communication skills, with the ability to take a vague problem, research it independently, and present a clear recommendation.

• Data Structures: Working knowledge of relational databases/database structures/schemas and data flow diagrams.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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