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MHA Intern, Department of Surgery

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 1, 2022


POSITION SUMMARY
The primary role of this position is to provide support to the administrative activities of the VCU Health Department of Surgery leadership team. This position provides the opportunity to assist in gaining an understanding of the nature and complexities of management and direction in a healthcare setting. Through a combination of job shadowing, attending executive meetings with leaders throughout the health system, and completing various projects, Administrative Interns will gain familiarity with the operations of a Department of Surgery. This position will also have responsibility for short-term projects, such as performance improvement, clinical transformation, service excellence, regulatory readiness, and business plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES


Administration : Incumbent will be able to lead and work alongside the department administrator(s) and clinical leaders, on various strategic projects and assignments. They will attend meetings within the department and the medical center, develop agendas, learn how to manage timelines, and be exposed to and work on site planning, project management, process improvement, and business planning.

Project Management : Incumbent will be assigned a variety of projects to manage and ultimately be responsible for. Standards of excellence, quality, and professionalism are necessary to properly engage with interdisciplinary teams and present findings to senior leaders.

Human Resources : Incumbent will be exposed to a variety of HR activities including but not limited to: conducting interviews; recruiting and selecting candidates; developing job descriptions; and assisting the associate administrator with editing, writing, and updating policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Currently enrolled in a Master of Health Administration or Master of Business Administration Program
Exceptional skills and knowledge in computer software packages, especially Microsoft Office
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively
Basic knowledge of healthcare industry terms
Flexible in time and job duties
High level of professionalism, problem solving, and critical thinking
Knowledge and experience in researching, analyzing, and compiling data

WORK EXPECTATIONS
During the summer months, we would expect approximately 30 hours per week. Beginning at the start of August, we would expect approximately 20 hours per week.



Salary Range: 12/Hour



Position Details:

Department: Department of Surgery
Employment Type: SW - Student Worker
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 0.5
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt







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