Administrative Fellow

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Administrative Fellow rotates through Wellstar system departments and facilities while gaining healthcare system management and healthcare administration training and leadership experience. The position fosters development for individuals pursuing healthcare administration careers and provides project and leadership resources to the organization. Fellows receive practical experience through direct exposure to and active participation in healthcare administration, management, and leadership activities in preparation for future leadership opportunities within the Wellstar System. The fellow reports directly to a preceptor in a senior management, hospital-level position. The role manages and completes facility- and system-level projects assigned by the Chief of Staff and executive team, works with the executive team and administrative units, leads teams toward project goals, and plans, tracks, and measures progress. The fellow facilitates system-level and senior leadership meetings, prepares agendas, presentations, and progress reports, and coordinates follow-up items. They also analyze system process issues and recommend and implement policies and procedures to support operational and business goals and improve outcomes. During rotations, fellows work with physicians, administrative colleagues, clinical staff, and system leaders, receiving exposure, feedback, and insight across areas of healthcare administration and leadership. Professional development includes leadership activities, mentoring, and participation in professional organizations such as GACHE to stay informed about developments in healthcare administration. The fellow performs other duties as assigned and complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Master's degree in Health Administration.
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience is described as a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage, execute, and complete facility- and system-level projects assigned by the Chief of Staff and executive team.
Work with the executive team and contribute to the work of Wellstar administrative units.
Lead teams to achieve project goals and outcomes by planning, tracking, and measuring progress.
Facilitate system-level and senior leadership meetings as assigned by the preceptor.
Develop and deliver meeting agendas, presentations, and progress reports, and determine or delegate follow-up items.
Analyze system process issues and recommend and implement policies and procedures to support operational and business goals and improve outcomes.
Lead process improvement projects and participate in organizational initiatives.
Rotate through departments and work with physicians, administrative colleagues, clinical staff, and system leaders.
Participate in leadership activities, professional organizations, and leadership development and mentoring.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.