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Health Care Training and Employment Program

Are you ready and motivated to find a great entry-level job with good wages and benefits in a growing industry and in a premier health care organization?

Do you have a strong desire to help others, genuine concern for the welfare of patients and clients, and the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds in challenging situations?

Do you need to strengthen your skills?

Program Description

Partners HealthCare Training and Employment Program is designed for individuals interested in entry-level employment within one of the Partners hospitals. This is an unpaid training program which includes 3.5 weeks of classroom instruction and a 2.5 week internship in a basic clerical or support staff position. Our free, full-time, 6-week training program will help you become our next: Office Assistant, Unit Coordinator, Patient Service Coordinator, Practice Secretary, Laboratory Aide, Medical Record Clerk, Operating Room Assistant, or one of our many other exciting positions.

View a video about the Partners HealthCare Training and Employment Program

Download the Program Flyer

Training Includes:

• Introduction to the health care environment
• Resume preparation
• Interviewing skills
• Medical terminology
• Customer service skills
• Internship in a hospital department
• Job placement assistance
• Career counseling and development
• Post-placement support and follow-up
• Financial literacy education
• Supportive services
• Professional image development

Eligibility Requirements:

All applicants must:

• Be available to attend an open house
• Be at least 18 years old and have a professional attitude
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass assessments in reading, writing, and Microsoft Word skills
• Successfully complete CORI screening (Criminal Offender Record Investigation)
• Provide verification of at least one consecutive year of work experience
• Speak, write and understand English
• Be able to work full-time and complete a 90 day probationary period
• Be able to attend training: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.AM-5 p.m.
• Be eligible to work in the United States

Partners-Affiliated Hospitals

View a list of all Partners-affiliated Hospitals

Read about some Participant Success Stories:

Krista's Story

Yolanda’s Story

2011/2012 Cycle Start Dates:

• February 13, 2012
• May 21, 2012
• August 13, 2012
• October 29, 2012

Interested Candidates: Read the Open House Information and complete the Registration Form.

If you have additional questions, call 617-585-2850

Managers: If you are interested in the program or hosting an intern please contact:

Cynthia Briggs, Director,
Telephone: 617-585-2843

or

Dena Lerra, Career Development Coordinator
Telephone: 617-585-2811.


Agencies: For program referrals, please contact Tressa Stazinski, Manager of Employer Partnerships, Project Hope
Telephone: 617-442-1880 ext. 232

Section 30 Approved: Course ID# 1067203