We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! The Finance Fellowship program serves as a means to help develop a fellow's career by fostering their professional development and providing broad experiences within health care, specifically in the Finance arena. Fellows will have the opportunity to be exposed to unique projects throughout their rotations in order to cultivate competencies that are critical to the success of the fellow. Ochsner offers 1-2 Finance Administrative Fellowship positions yearly in the New Orleans region. Over the 24 month period, the Fellows have the opportunity to rotate through and experience aspects of the hospitals, clinics, corporate office and any of the other entities in which organizational needs are identified and fellow interest is expressed. Administrative Fellows are exposed to a broad range of hands-on experiences that will prepare them for a successful career in healthcare. Jeff Saucier, System Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis acts as the preceptor for the Fellows and coordinates involvement with all levels of administration within the organization. Fellows will concentrate on areas associated with finance to obtain maximum understanding of healthcare finances and revenue, as well as rotate through areas related to their own interests and career objectives.
How to Apply: The application process consists of two steps:
Step 1: Submit an application to this job posting.
Step 2: Submit all required documentation (see below) in one PDF to
...@ochsner.org. • Note: Scan all your materials into a single PDF named
Candidate Last Name_Candidate First Name (e.g., Smith_Jane) and email it to
...@ochsner.org. • Deadline: All materials must be received by
February 2nd, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. Required Documentation:
1. Current Resume/CV: a. Include your cumulative graduate GPA. 2. Professional Statement (1-page maximum): a. Address the following questions: i. Why are you seeking a healthcare career at Ochsner?
ii. Why are you pursuing an Ochsner Finance Fellowship?
iii. What are your post-fellowship career goals, and how will this fellowship help you achieve them?
b. Formatting Guidelines: i. Font Type: Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri.
ii. Font Size: 10-point.
iii. Line Spacing: Single.
iv. Margins: One inch on all sides.
v. Alignment: Left-aligned.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation: a. Provide one academic and one professional letter. b. Each letter must include the recommender's name, title, contact phone number, and signature. c. Submission Options:
i. Include the letters within your PDF packet.
ii. Or have referees send them directly to ...@ochsner.org with your full name in the email subject line.
d. Deadline for Letters: Must be received by
February 2nd, 2025. 4. Unofficial Graduate School Transcript: a. Include with your application. b. Note: An official transcript will be required upon hire.
c. Deadline: Must be received by
February 2nd, 2025. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education Required- Master of Finance or Accounting, Master of Business Administration w/Finance Concentration, Master of Healthcare Administration or Master in Public Health (requires undergraduate concentration in finance/accounting) or other related accredited graduate program w/undergraduate concentration in finance/accounting with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Work Experience - Required- Ability to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, plan steps, and allocate resources to achieve objectives in a resourceful manner
- Preferred- Basic knowledge of hospital operations obtained through a previous position or administrative internship
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Basic knowledge of hospital operations.
- Ability to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, plan steps, and allocate resources to achieve objectives in a resourceful manner.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement.
- Basic project management skills.
Job Duties - Executes projects and initiatives.
- Engages in professional and career development.
- Communicates with and presents plans/projects to team members.
- Collaborates with company executives and key stakeholders.
- Performs other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-###-#### (select option 1) or
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