Administrative Fellow - Healthcare Management

Essential 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 Growth
  • Urgent 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
• Affiliate in organizational policy development
• Attend Weekly Operations Team Meeting and Monthly Management Leadership Meetings
• Provide business analysis support to department leaders

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the healthcare industry
• Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, experience with Microsoft Visio is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Display professionalism and understand discretion
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with administrative leadership, physicians, CO staff and external partners
• Knowledge of Epic electronic medical record is preferred

Experience/Educational Requirements

• 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, email

Location & Schedule

Hamden, CT. This is an on-site position. 1 year temporary position from Jun 1, 2027 through May 31, 2028 Monday – Friday

Opportunities

Opportunities depend upon several factors including available positions and the career interests of the fellow.

Respond to the following question:

As the leader of an Orthopaedic organization, what would I do to improve the quality of care for my patients?

To improve the quality of care for our patients, I would focus on several key areas:

• Implementing advanced technology and telemedicine solutions to enhance accessibility and convenience for patients
• Continuously monitoring and improving patient outcomes through data analytics and evidence-based medicine
• Enhancing staff training and education programs to ensure they are up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and best practices
• Improving communication between departments to streamline processes and reduce errors
• Engaging in ongoing research and development to identify new treatment options and technologies that can benefit our patients
• Encouraging a culture of patient-centered care, where every interaction with our patients is focused on their needs and satisfaction

Additional Requirements

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcript (electronic copy is acceptable)
• Including conferral date of master’s degree in one of the following areas or similar concentration area: Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health Services, Health Sciences
• Cover letter (limited to 1 page single spaced)
• Include a description of your goals for participation in the fellowship and how your experience and/or interests align with the mission, vision, and work of CO.