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Northwell

Rehabilitation Services Intern

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

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How much do patient services intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient services intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Patient Services Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Services Intern, you need a basic understanding of healthcare processes, strong organizational skills, and typically a background in health sciences or a related field. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and scheduling software is often expected. Strong communication, professionalism, and a patient-centered attitude are crucial soft skills for supporting both patients and healthcare teams. These competencies ensure efficient patient flow, positive patient experiences, and effective administrative support in a clinical environment.

What is the difference between Patient Services Intern vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPatient Services InternMedical Assistant
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate of healthcare-related programsCertified or trained in medical assisting programs
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in hospitals or clinics, with learning focusClinical and administrative tasks in healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations offering internshipsHospitals, outpatient clinics, medical offices
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level healthcare experienceCompared for clinical support roles

The Patient Services Intern role is primarily an educational position for students gaining healthcare experience, while a Medical Assistant is a trained professional performing clinical and administrative duties. Interns focus on learning, whereas Medical Assistants provide direct patient care and support healthcare operations.

What is a Patient Services Intern?

A Patient Services Intern is a student or recent graduate who assists healthcare teams by supporting administrative and patient care activities in medical facilities. Their duties often include greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and ensuring smooth communication between patients and healthcare providers. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in a clinical setting and helps interns learn about healthcare operations, patient interaction, and medical office procedures. Patient Services Interns are typically supervised by experienced staff and may be required to follow strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines.

What are some typical responsibilities of a Patient Services Intern, and how do they contribute to the overall patient experience?

As a Patient Services Intern, you'll typically assist with patient check-in and check-out, help schedule appointments, and support communication between patients and healthcare staff. You'll play a key role in ensuring patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their visit by addressing questions and directing them to the appropriate resources. Your work not only helps streamline clinic operations but also contributes to creating a positive and supportive environment for patients, which is essential for their overall care experience.
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Infographic showing various Patient Services Intern job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Internship, and 33% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.

Clinical Support Services Intern

Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute

Hampton, VA • On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Internship

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Hampton Proton is the nation's 8th proton therapy facility and one of the largest free-standing proton clinics in the world. The state-of-the-art treatment and research center has four gantry rooms and one fixed beam room. Hampton Proton has been treating a variety of cancers since August 2010.
Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) began with a vision. After the instillation of the first proton cancer treatment institute in 1990, rumblings of the therapy's success reached Hampton University president, Dr. William R. Harvey. Upon learning more about the treatment from a Hampton University alumnus, he assembled a team to assess the feasibility of what would become the largest free-standing proton therapy facility in the world.
Hampton Proton provides one of the best healthcare opportunities anywhere in our great nation, and you are a vital member of this important team. How well we accomplish our goals of conquering cancer and saving lives largely depends on your daily contributions, as Hampton Proton's true character is reflected through the manner in which all of our patients are treated. Only your best efforts enable us to continue to achieve excellence in everything we do.
To be considered for Hampton Proton's Internship Program, the following information will be required:
• Proof of being currently enrolled in a program of study or a recent graduate (within 12 months) from an accredited college/university or technical/vocational institution.
• Proof of good academic standing (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
• Proof of academic class schedule.
• Recent resume and/or cover letter.
• Applicable course syllabus if academic credit will be applied from your educational institution.
Clinical Support Services Intern
  • Responsible for retrieving patient medical records from outside facilities.
  • CSS intern will be diligent in tracking patient information.
  • Sends patient medical information to referred facilities.
  • Ensuring that the medical records are scanned correctly into the patients EMR.
  • Request radiology discs from outside facilities.
  • Ensures that radiology discs are logged into the EMR as arriving. Then filing them so they can be retrieved quickly.
  • CSS intern will copy patient's radiology discs for patients who hand deliver them to HUPTI.
  • Clean, file and organize the medical records room.
  • Audit files to assure:
    • Items that are in paper form are in the EMR.
    • Once document is confirmed to be in the EMR, file may be shredded.
  • File and organize physics records.
  • Schedule and/or confirm HUPTI appointments.
  • Assist with organization/filing of COMPPARE clinical trials data.
  • File/organize PCG clinical trials records.

!!! During your application process, please use the section titled "Additional Documents" to upload your unofficial transcript, the internship course syllabus, and concise student schedule. !!!
At the completion of an Internship Program, each Student Intern will be required to create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that will be performed in a session with other Student Interns where the mentors/supervisors will attend. Topics of discussion should be focused on the following:
• What college/university you attend and your major.
• What plans do you have after graduating.
• What was learned during the internship.
• What tasks or projects were completed in your department.
• What skills and abilities were developed.
• What professional strengths and weaknesses were discovered during the internship.
• What part of the internship was enjoyed the most.
• What may need to be improved or included for future interns.
At the conclusion of the Internship Program, each Student Intern will receive an evaluation form completed by their mentor/supervisor. A copy is provided to the Student Intern, Educational Institution, and the Human Resources Department.
Hampton Proton is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other bias prohibited by law.
Learn more about Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a current job opportunity with Hampton Proton, please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@HamptonProton.org with "Disability Assistance" in the subject line. Other recruiting and/or general inquiries of any kind may not be answered.

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