Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village
Assisted Living
Skilled Care (including residential hospice)
Memory Care
Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place
Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living
Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.
We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.
We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.
We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.
We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.
We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Business Office Internship

Cape Girardeau, MO

Internship

Student (College)

The Lutheran Home is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Office Intern for a paid internship within our healthcare community. This role is designed for a highly organized student interested in healthcare administration, accounting, or business management. The intern will gain hands-on experience in billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and front-line customer service, supporting smooth business office operations while maintaining strict confidentiality. At The Lutheran Home, we are guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship.

This is a part-time internship of up to 24 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily business office operations
Perform data entry and assist with administrative projects
File, scan, and organize documents
Answer and route phone calls professionally
Assist with billing, accounts receivable/payable functions
Learn and utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
Ability to quickly learn new systems
Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Skills

Strong attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative and dependable work style

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Office-based role within a healthcare community. Must be able to move throughout the healthcare community as needed throughout the workday, which may include walking between departments and buildings.

What You’ll Gain

Paid, hands-on experience in healthcare business operations
Exposure to accounting and administrative functions in healthcare
Experience with healthcare systems and workflows

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.

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Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village

Assisted Living

Skilled Care (including residential hospice)

Memory Care

Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place

Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living

Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.

We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.

We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.

We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.

We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.

We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Business Office Internship

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