Administrative Resident (Ambulatory)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is offering an Administrative Residency for first-year master's students in Health Care Administration. The program provides hands-on experience across departments within a multidisciplinary health system, with project-based work and leadership development opportunities.

Residents will collaborate with preceptors and leaders, gain exposure to current healthcare challenges, and build professional networks across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and enrollment in an accredited Master's program in Health Care Administration.

Responsibilities

• Think independently, organize, plan and make decisions.
• Communicate effectively, including verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills.
• Facilitate groups and teams effectively and promote VCU Health System's processes.
• Design and complete data analysis methodology accurately.
• Maintain positive interactions with customers, colleagues, supervisors and team members.
• Verbalize knowledge of local, federal and state laws and regulations and JCA standards related to the position.
• Interpret data, standards and regulations.
• Create project timelines, identify milestones and track project progress.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Team facilitation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree and enrolled in an accredited Master's program in Health Care Administration

Job description

The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) Administrative Residency role, provides first year master's prepared candidates with hands-on administrative experience and exposure to current challenges facing the health care industry today.

The administrative residency allows the resident to gain unparalleled exposure to a specific department within a multi-disciplinary, complex health care organization.

Residents will gain experience through project-based work, partner with preceptors and leadership to understand and develop characteristics of leadership, and participate in cross-functional learning within the system.

In addition, the residents will have an opportunity to network with current and past Administrative Fellows, colleagues and leaders throughout the organization.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED: N/A

Education/training REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree and enrolled in an accredited Master's program in Health Care Administration

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:

• Think independently, organize, plan and make decisions.
• Communicate effectively, which includes verbal, nonverbal, as well as listening skills.
• Facilitate groups and teams effectively and promote the VCU Health System's processes, utilizing proven tools and methods.
• Design and complete data analysis methodology accurately.
• Consistently function as a role model and maintain positive interactions with all customers, colleagues, supervisors and team members.
• Verbalize knowledge of local, federal and state laws and regulations as well as TJC standards related to the position's chief objective.
• Interpret data, standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate aptitude for compliance with VCUHS policies, procedures and customer service philosophy.
• Actively engage in professional activities.
• Negotiate effectively.
• Provide effective written documents.
• Problem solve using critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Create project timelines, identify milestones and track project progress.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: N/A

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 20 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental / Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$0.00 - $500,000.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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