Revenue Cycle Operations Administrative Fellowship
The Revenue Cycle Operations Administrative Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a two-year program. This fellowship program offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the complex relationship between revenue cycle management and clinical operations within a health system. The goal is to create a talent pipeline for critical revenue cycle positions.
The Revenue Cycle Administrative Fellowship Program is housed within Revenue Cycle Operations (RCO) in the Division of Financial Services. RCO focuses on streamlining the revenue cycle through enhanced management insight and exposure of all aspects of revenue cycle management: Scheduling, Registration, Financial Clearance, Coding, Revenue Integrity, Reimbursement, Utilization Review, Billing, Collections, Managed Care Contracting, and Customer Service. Our program is designed to provide in-depth experience and knowledge of how revenue cycle financial management functions at all levels across the health system.
The fellow will be immersed in the revenue cycle through project-based work and shadowing rotations in the first year. Rotations in a more focused area in the revenue cycle will take place in the second year. Rotations in the following core areas will be included in the first year:
- Service Access, Financial Clearance, and Registration
- Mid-Revenue Cycle Management (Coding, HIM, UR, and Revenue Recognition)
- Billing/Collections
The fellow will have multiple opportunities to interact and participate with leadership and staff of all CHOP entities to enhance their education of how the CHOP contributes to clinical operations and our patients' healthcare experience.
Informational Webinar
Join us on September 11, 2024, at 12pm EST to learn more about the CHOP Revenue Cycle Fellowship.
Link to register: CHOP Fellowship Webinar
Application and Selection
The Administrative Fellowship meets all of ACHE's criteria to participate as a program. Our goal is to find a candidate who will be the best fit for the organization and will benefit most from the experience.
The fellowship begins in July of each year. Ideal candidates for the position will meet the qualifications below.
Education requirements:
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree, attained within one year prior to application or upon completion of the fellowship required: such as Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in health administration (MHA), Masters in Health Services Administration (MHSA), Masters in Public Health (MPH), or related field.
- Candidates with a master’s degree focused in healthcare administration from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) are preferred.
Experience:
- A strong interest in revenue cycle operations.
- A foundational knowledge in the core competencies of healthcare administration
- Health care industry experience such as an internship, externship, fellowship, or applicable employment highly desired.
- Record of leadership and teamwork, and demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Other qualifications:
- Possesses broad knowledge of current and historical perspectives in areas such as: healthcare business management, administration, clinical practice management, finance, human resources and/or information systems.
- Candidates must be self-starters willing to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, system environment.
Required Material: To apply, please submit the following materials via REDCap by 11:59pm on 9/22/24:
- Current Resume (2 Pages Maximum)
- Personal Statement of Interest (500 words Maximum)
- Official Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: (1) Academic, (1) Professional, and (1) Other Optional (Academic or Professional)
If, for whatever reason, you are unable to provide one or more of these application materials, please email RCOAdminFellowship@chop.edu.
Mentorship
Primary Executive Leadership Preceptor: Fabian Stone
Fabian Stone is the Vice President of Revenue Cycle at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. With over 25 years in healthcare leadership, Fabian Stone has an innovative focus on clinical and revenue cycle management. He excels in leading high-performance teams to achieve impactful, mission-driven results and implementing advanced financial strategies, all while prioritizing the patient experience. Before joining CHOP, Fabian held various leadership positions at the Duke University Health System, where he honed his expertise in optimizing revenue cycles and implementing advanced financial strategies.
As the VP of Revenue Cycle at CHOP, he is currently leading the centralization of the hospital's revenue cycle structure, fostering a culture of transparency and inclusivity. Fabian is dedicated to advancing the use of technology and analytics to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. In addition to his operational achievements, Fabian is dedicated to mentoring and developing future leaders in healthcare.
Current 1st Year Fellows
Aditi Patel
Aditi Patel recently graduated with her master's in health administration from the Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health in May of 2024. Prior to that, she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, majoring in Exercise and Sport Science and Public Policy with a minor in Health and Society. In the summer of 2023, Aditi worked at a boutique consulting firm doing revenue cycle management, identifying strategies for reducing avoidable write-offs and preventing denials. In this position, Aditi developed an interest in revenue cycle management, which drew her to this opportunity. Aditi is thrilled to start her journey as a Revenue Cycle Administrative Fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is grateful for the opportunity to work in a patient-centered pediatric health system and is eager to contribute to the well-being of children and their families. Aditi looks forward to taking full advantage of the fantastic learning opportunities provided by the fellowship, immersing herself in the unique challenges and rewards of pediatric healthcare.
Arjun Natarajan
Arjun Natarajan is an Administrative Fellow with the Revenue Cycle Operations department at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), joining the second fellowship cohort from 2024-2026. Coming from sunny California, Arjun is eager to build a new life in Philadelphia and contribute to protecting the health of children in his new community. He is an extremely versatile professional, having demonstrated competence in multiple roles across diverse healthcare environments. He received his undergraduate education at the University of California, Davis, majoring in Biotechnology with an emphasis on Microbiology and Fermentation. He completed a dual master’s MHA/MPH program at the Fairbanks School of Public Health (IUPUI, Indianapolis) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a former behavioral therapist and STEM educator, Arjun is passionate about advocating for children's mental health and the importance of empathy, dedication, and resilience in healthcare. Recently, he has taken a keen interest in studying the revenue cycle associated with the behavioral health service line to better represent providers and patients.
Current 2nd Year Fellow
Mazen Oneissi, MD, MPH
Mazen is our second-year administrative fellow. He joined our program after earning his Master of Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins University, where he specialized in healthcare management and finance. Prior to transitioning to healthcare management, Mazen worked as a physician and genetics researcher at various institutions. Through this fellowship, he aims to bridge the gap between the clinical and financial aspects of healthcare, ensuring an excellent and well-rounded patient experience while maintaining the financial integrity of healthcare providers and institutions. In his free time, Mazen enjoys baking complex French pastries and sourdough.
Contact us
For additional information about the administrative fellowship program, please reach out to: RCOAdminFellowship@chop.edu
Equal Opportunity
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an environment where all people feel valued and respected and can contribute to their fullest potential. A non-discrimination and harassment policy is strictly enforced. No applicant for employment shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or family status.
Other Requirements
To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members (including trainees) onsite at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
This mandate also applies to workforce members or trainees performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in, or regularly scheduled to work at, any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members and trainees who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. CHOP is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor seeking priority referrals for protected veterans.
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.