Finance Fellowship

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! 

This job handles project based workload concentrated on the Financial areas of the organization and rotates through the areas of Managed Care, Reimbursement, Budget, Finance, Decision Support, HIM/Coding, Business Office, and other key areas of finance. Structures projects around real time issues in each department with the goal of improvement in departmental work flow and productivity.

How to Apply:

This year's application process will require a 2-part procedure:

First step: Submit an application to this job posting.

Second step: Submit all required documentation in one PDF to financeadminfellow@ochsner.org - See instructions below on the required documentation:

Application packets must include the following documentation to be considered:

• Application Cover Sheet
• Current Resume/CV
• Professional Statement (1 page maximum) must include specifics on:

Why are you seeking a healthcare career at Ochsner? Why are you seeking an Ochsner Finance fellowship? What are your post-fellowship career goals and how will an Ochsner Finance Fellowship help you achieve these goals? 

• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation – must include name, title & contact phone number and must be signed (combination of academic and professional required) NOTE: References who prefer to send letters directly to Ochsner should be sent to concentration email address and MUST include candidates full name in subject line. Letters must be received by specified concentration deadline for application to be considered. 
• Unofficial Graduate School Transcript – include with application submittal. Transcripts must be received by specified deadline for application to be considered. NOTE: An official transcript will be required upon hire.

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

• Preferred- Proven success adapting and contributing effectively within fast-paced, evolving professional environments, including examples of navigating change, managing competing priorities, and collaborating across teams

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

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.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.