Post Graduate Administrative Resident

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) Post-Graduate Administrative Residency role provides hands-on administrative experience and exposure to current challenges facing the healthcare industry today for graduates with a master's degree in healthcare administration or a related field. The post-graduate administrative residency allows the resident to gain exposure within a specific department in a multi-disciplinary, complex healthcare organization through project-based work and partnership with operational leadership. Through this experience, the post-graduate administrative resident will have an opportunity to collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to further develop leadership skills, participate in cross-functional learning, and build professional relationships across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an accredited master's program in Health Care Administration or related field or must be within their final semester with degree completed within six months or hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives in assigned area(s) and will be actively involved in the planning and execution of those initiatives.
• Plan and execute projects for assigned area(s) while gaining exposure to managerial and strategic challenges at that level.
• Gain exposure to business planning, operational and capital budgeting through participation in operational and financial project-based work.
• Enhance understanding of how hospital leaders use financial data to make key decisions.
• Collaborate with participants from various areas to complete assigned projects.
• Spend time in various areas to gain exposure to the various functions and services provided by different departments.
• Develop administrative and leadership skills, such as fostering team cohesion, motivation of staff, effective interpersonal communication, problem solving, customer service/service excellence, and project management.
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department.
• Provides assistance and support to team members to promote effective collaboration and operational continuity.
• Accepts alternate assignments, as required.

What This Job Offers

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