Administrative Fellow – Physician Practice Administration

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health in Concord, MA offers a full-time Administrative Fellowship designed for recent master's graduates to gain executive exposure in healthcare administration. This one-year program emphasizes operations, strategy, and collaboration with EPA leadership.

The fellow will support revenue cycle optimization, patient access initiatives, expense management, and data-driven performance improvements, while presenting to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health administration, business or related field; entry-level for graduates.
• One-year immersive fellowship experience is offered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication; presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic initiatives focused on revenue cycle optimization, patient access, and cost containment.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Complete high-impact projects advancing Emerson Practice Associates’ operational and financial goals.
• Conduct financial, operational, and data analyses to support performance improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with administrative leaders, physicians, and clinical teams; deliver presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal & written comms

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Leadership initiative

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA)

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

Master’s in Public Health (MPH)

Finance or Accounting degree

Job description

Administrative Fellowship | Emerson Health

The Tone:

This is a full-time fellowship at Emerson Health, located in Concord, MA. Emerson Health provides comprehensive healthcare services, including physician practice management through Emerson Practice Associates (EPA). This role offers a unique immersive experience for recent master’s graduates, providing executive exposure and leadership development essential for a career in healthcare administration. This one-year program is designed to build a strong foundation in healthcare operations and strategy.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Concord, MA
• Pay: $30.29 hourly
• Team: Reports directly to the Vice President of EPA (Fellowship Preceptor)
• Mission: Advance key organizational initiatives that improve performance, patient access, and financial sustainability within physician practice administration.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Lead and support strategic initiatives focused on revenue cycle optimization, increasing patient access and volume, expense management, cost containment, and productivity analysis.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
• Complete high-impact projects that directly advance Emerson Practice Associates’ operational and financial goals.
• Conduct comprehensive financial, operational, and data analysis to support performance improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with administrative leaders, physicians, and clinical teams, delivering presentations and facilitating discussions with key stakeholders.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Finance, Accounting, or a related field. This is an entry-level position for a graduate student or recent master’s graduate.
• Experience: A one-year immersive fellowship experience is offered.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation capabilities; ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail; leadership initiative, professional maturity, and effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Bonus: Prior healthcare experience is preferred.