Administrative Fellow, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

JOB SUMMARY

This position allows fellows the opportunity to assist leadership and learn the basics of operations in virtually every patient care, support, and administrative department in the hospital, including rotations through subsidiary organizations. The program was developed to help graduate-level students bridge academic and work environments by providing a unique opportunity for students to learn while working under the direction of the medical center's management staff. 

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident, or possess a work permit that will be valid through the duration of the fellowship.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a MHA, MBA, MPH or equivalent degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), or Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited program, or be enrolled in a graduate program that will award same upon completion of the Administrative Fellowship.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Is able to demonstrate:

• A fit with the organizational mission and culture of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
• A commitment to a career in health administration
• A commitment to a career in health administration
• Experience with leadership of projects and people
• Exceptional performance in his/her graduate coursework
• Excellent communication skills, time management and organization
• A desire and willingness to take full advantage of every component of the Fellowship
• Abilities required to meet the demands and responsibilities of the administrative residency program
• Proficient computer skills, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, knowledge of spreadsheets, and other database software
• Ability to work well with management and medical staffs
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and use initiative in completion of tasks
• Ability to handle responsibilities in the performance of duties
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines, and remain flexible and calm in emergencies
• Ability to handle public contacts in a professional manner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
2. Completes projects for assigned departments and subsidiaries.
3. Assists with preparation of department and divisional budgets.
4. Provides information for Capital Equipment.
5. Assists with hospital campaigns.
6. Observes the interactions of an academic medical center for decision-making processes.
7. Attends state and national meetings pertinent to healthcare management issues.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Cover Letter addressed to the Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee (1 page)
• Three Letters of Recommendation, that must be addressed to Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee: 
  • At least one professional
  • At least one academic
    *If the individual(s) providing the recommendation(s) does not wish for the applicant to submit a letter on their behalf, they may send the letter separately by email with the subject line “Recommendation Letter_Applicant’s Full Name"
• Official Graduate Program Transcript
• Current Resume, not to exceed 1 page; should demonstrate eligibility and relevant experience
• Personal Statement: one-page single spaced
  • Focus on personal goals, interest in pursuing an Administrative Fellowship, and your specific interest in the Wake Forest Baptist Health Fellowship Program

Please submit all application materials by September 9, 2024 at 11:59pm. Materials may be attached to your application or sent in a single PDF file to wakeadminfellow@wakehealth.edu. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

 

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospi