Administrative Fellow, Macon GA

American Addiction Centers • Macon, GA

1d • $34 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship Program is a one-year, post-graduate, project-based program designed to provide early careerists with broad knowledge of healthcare operations and strategic planning. Fellows gain substantial experience and exposure to diverse divisions, departments, and cross-functional teams throughout the Advocate Health enterprise, supported by senior leaders and former fellows. The program encourages fellows to pursue interests in operations, strategy, finance, quality, human resources, business development, and other areas of healthcare management.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, or Master's Degree in Business (Healthcare Management focus), or Master’s Degree in Public Health.
• Must be a graduate within two calendar years from a program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) or Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AASCB).
• Must be a US Citizen and/or permanent resident.
• Strong alignment with the Advocate Health enterprise purpose, commitments, and behaviors.
• Ability to lead projects and/or people.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and use initiative in completion of tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines, and remain flexible and calm in emergencies.
• Applicants must be a recent graduate within two years prior to the start of the fellowship (June 7, 2027) or fulfilling a one-year fellowship graduation requirement.
• Eligible applicants are graduates from a Master’s-level program or those fulfilling a fellowship requirement as a part of their graduate program in healthcare administration, business administration, or public health from a nationally accredited program and institution of higher learning.

Nice To Haves

• A completed healthcare internship(s)
• Work or consulting within the healthcare field
• Case Competition(s)

Responsibilities

• Manages a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and is expected to make meaningful contributions to their progress and work product, meeting project sponsor needs.
• Becomes part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work.
• Identifies and uses internal and external support resources to accomplish work goals.
• Offers information and perspectives regarding current trends and issues.
• Builds a broad range of healthcare management skills.
• Works effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues, and allied health staff to promote the team concept of medicine by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Directs or leads the work of others in assigned work groups, task forces, or projects.
• Seeks ways to continuously improve processes and outcomes and provide exceptional patient care.
• Studies and applies improvement methodologies including data collection and analysis, group facilitation, and implementation strategies.
• Meets with leadership on a regular basis to discuss fellowship and report on progress of current projects.
• Participates in strategic planning processes.
• Gains an understanding of how the academic enterprise is a differentiator for Advocate Health.
• Attends state and national meetings pertinent to healthcare management issues.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level