Sutter Health

Administrative Healthcare Fellow

Sutter Health$78K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or Public Health required, or currently enrolled in a relevant program.
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience in healthcare settings.
  • Familiarity with healthcare industry issues, legal accreditation, and standards is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies is helpful.
  • Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in various administrative specialization projects within Sutter Health's integrated healthcare system.
  • Gain exposure to acute hospitals, medical foundations, and ambulatory care settings.
  • Engage in management activities and contribute to strategic initiatives.
  • Develop leadership skills through hands-on project work and collaboration with preceptors.
  • Utilize independent judgment and initiative to navigate complex assignments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Professional development opportunities through exposure to various healthcare environments.
  • Gaining valuable leadership experience while working with seasoned preceptors.
  • Flexible working hours with a focus on a standard Monday to Friday schedule.
  • Supportive organizational culture within a not-for-profit healthcare system.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
The Administrative Fellowship Program at Sutter Health provides an outstanding opportunity for Master's prepared individuals to learn from excellent preceptors and to work in one or more areas of administrative specialization: acute care hospitals, medical groups/foundations and ambulatory care environments in an integrated, not-for-profit health care system. Administrative Fellows gain experience and develop an in-depth understanding of operations and strategic initiatives through project work and direct participation in management activities. Exposure to the various healthcare environments enables Sutter Health Fellows to gain a broad base of understanding regarding the challenges facing health care delivery systems and additionally to develop valuable skills that will better prepare them to assume leadership roles in the health care industry.

Available Locations (Northern California):
-San Francisco
-Santa Rosa/Novato
-Oakland/Emeryville
-Palo Alto/Mountain View/Los Altos/Burlingame
-Modesto/Tracy
-Sacramento/Roseville/Davis/Amador

Potential Fellowship Assignments:
-Ambulatory Centers
-Acute Hospitals
-System Offices

Additional Requirements:

EDUCATION:
  • Master's: Must be currently enrolled in an MHA/ MPH Degree Program to qualify as a Resident. Must be a recent MHA/ MPH graduate or enrolled in a Post Graduate Degree Program in Healthcare Administration or Public Health to qualify as a Fellow.


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 1 year recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Knowledge of current issues affecting the healthcare industry desired, as is awareness of applicable legal and accreditation requirements, standards and guidelines. Knowledge of Lean/ Six Sigma approaches to process improvement helpful.
  • Must have the leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation), problem identification and analytical skills required to formulate and recommend creative solutions to diverse and complex problems.
  • Also required is skill in the use of a computer, including use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
  • Must function effectively as both a team member and leader.
  • Must be able to read and understand financial analyses/ statements.
  • Organization and prioritization are skills required.
  • Must be able to work effectively in an independent fashion - - without significant direct supervision, guidance or direction.
  • Assignments are of considerable complexity, depth, and variety, which require the application of independent judgment and exercise of initiative.
  • Requires the ability to provide direction and guidance to the activities of others; to achieve results through delegation, control and follow-up procedures and to utilize available resources.


Please upload your most current resume and personal statement using the file attachment option.

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Range is $78,374.40 to $117,561.60 / annual salary. Bay Pay Range is $90,147.20 to $135,200.00 / annual salary.

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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