Administrative Resident (Main)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) Administrative Residency provides first-year master’s prepared candidates with hands-on administrative experience and exposure to current challenges in healthcare. Residents gain experience through project-based work, partner with preceptors and leadership to develop leadership characteristics, and participate in cross-functional learning within the system.

Licensure and certification requirements are not applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in an accredited Master’s program in Health Care Administration.
• Ability to think independently, organize, plan and make decisions.
• Communicate effectively, including verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills.
• Design and complete data analysis methodology accurately.

Responsibilities

• Engage in project-based work across departments within the health system.
• Partner with preceptors and leadership to understand and develop leadership characteristics.
• Participate in cross-functional learning and networking with current and past Administrative Fellows and leaders.

Skills

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Decision making

Team facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Enrolled in 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.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Who We Are

Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life‑saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI‑designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full‑service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top‑ranked local specialists and all‑around all‑stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.