Administrative Fellow

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Health in Columbia seeks applicants for its Administrative Fellowship starting in June 2027. This program aims to develop management and leadership skills in healthcare administration through hands-on experience across various departments.

The successful Fellow will coordinate special projects, engage in strategic planning and receive mentorship, fostering professional growth. A Master's degree in a relevant field is required, and this is a no-experience position.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special projects as directed by leadership.
• Participate in project management and strategic planning.
• Assist with Human Resource and Financial Management tasks.

Skills

Theoretical knowledge of the healthcare delivery system

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Education

Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Administrative Fellowship - June 2027 Start Date

Lexington Health's Administrative Fellowship

Important Information for submitting your application:

• Application Packet - Please be prepared to email the following documents to [e-mail] on the day you submit your application:
• Cover letter and resume
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate work to date)
• Three letters of recommendation - one professional, one academic and one of your choice

Your application and packet must be submitted on the same day, and your packet must be emailed as one single PDF attachment.

Job Summary

The Administrative Fellowship Program is designed to foster the development of management and leadership skills in individuals committed to a career in healthcare administration. The Fellow will receive hands-on practical experience in operational, organizational, and financial management aspects of an Independent Healthcare System. The Fellow will be offered opportunities to share ideas, develop a personalized development plan, and support departmental efforts through guided professional experiences with an assigned mentor and various preceptors. The Fellow will work with various Lexington Medical Center Physician Practices, LMC Hospital Departments, and Community Medical Centers with their leadership.

Fellowship Duration: One year

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master\'s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Health Services Management, Public Health or Related Field
• Minimum Years of Experience: None
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None
• Required Certifications/Licensure: None
• Required Training: Theoretical knowledge of the healthcare delivery system; Proficiency is MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a positive attitude and adheres to LMC Service Expectations.
• Demonstrates the following:
• Appropriate communication of information to all age groups.
• Responsiveness to all patients, employee and physician requests and needs as directed while in a practice/department/project rotation.
• Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area. Work area will be assigned as applicable to the Fellowship department rotations.
• Works directly with the assigned Physician Network or Hospital Operations Team in establishing goals and objectives and follows them through to completion.
• The Fellow will be committed to attend and complete a scheduled sequence of educational classes provided by Staff Development, the Hospital Operations Team and/or the Physician Network.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with special projects and activities as directed/assigned by Leadership.
• Represent the Fellowship program in various meetings and other department forums. The Fellow may be asked to participate in various focus groups or committees to assist with project management and strategic planning.
• The Fellow will be expected to complete projects and day-to-day tasks including but not limited to areas of:
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Operation Management
• Risk and Compliance
• Patient-Centered Care
• Quality Management
• The Fellow will be exposed to opportunities of decision making, negotiating and team management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina