Administrative Fellow - Healthcare Management
About The Position
Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named as the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut, as well as ranking in the Top 3 for Surgical Care and the Top 5 for Overall Physician Practices across the state by Castle Connolly. Connecticut Orthopaedics is the largest independent physician-owned orthopaedic practice in CT, with 21 locations, over 60 physicians, and 700+ employees. Known for its exceptional quality of care and service, CT Orthopaedics has been recognized by Castle Connolly as the number one orthopaedic group with the most top doctors in CT. Connecticut Orthopaedics is a full-service practice offering all orthopaedic sub-specialties as well as urgent care, imaging/MRI, rehab/sports therapy, and surgical centers. The Connecticut Orthopaedics (CO) 1 year Administrative Fellow – Healthcare Management provides an exceptional opportunity for professional development in healthcare management and operations. The Administrative Fellow will lead, or contribute to, high-profile projects and organizational initiatives across the company, through partnering with CO senior leadership. The Fellow will gain hands-on experience in projects that include quality, operations, performance excellence, planning, business development, marketing, finance, and HR. The Fellow will receive coaching and mentoring from senior leaders while making meaningful contributions to CO’s key objectives. Upon completion of the 1-year fellowship, the Fellow will have experience in developing and applying innovative approaches to providing high quality, patient centered care within an integrated, team-based system. The intent of the program is to transition the Administrative Fellow into a regular position within CO. Opportunities depend upon several factors including available positions and the career interests of the fellow.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of the healthcare industry
- Must possess proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, experience with Microsoft Visio is preferred
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Must display professionalism and understand discretion
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with administrative leadership, physicians, CO staff and external partners
- Experience in project management and use of project management tools
- Masters degree in healthcare administration or related field; training at a CAHME (Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) accredited program is preferred
- Full time internship or academic practicum experience is preferred
- Basic Computer skills: Office 365, Excel, ema
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Epic electronic medical record is preferred
- Must possess proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, experience with Microsoft Visio is preferred
- Masters degree in healthcare administration or related field; training at a CAHME (Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) accredited program is preferred
- Full time internship or academic practicum experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide project management leadership or support to strategic initiatives, such as: Consolidation of operational services (i.e., call center, authorizations) Enhancing access to care by reducing barriers to entry and optimizing service delivery systems Optimizing the performance and profitability of all service lines Reducing vendor costs and strengthening inventory management and purchasing practices Evaluating and redesigning care team roles Referral Management Optimization Workers Compensation Program GrowthUrgent Care Operational Stabilization and Expansion
- Develop and provide training to assist with the implementation of new initiatives
- Design and develop organizational reports and dashboards to track KPIs
- Assist in organizational policy development
- Attend Weekly Operations Team Meeting and Monthly Management Leadership Meetings
- Provide business analysis support to department leaders
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Career Level
Intern
