Personal Narrative: A Career In Healthcare

that be through something as small as skimping on sleep or as big as stressing themselves out, for their job. While some might not consider it one, maintaining a certain BMI is another health benefit that goes neglected, especially in modeling, a career that carries the stigma of only consisting of starving girls who need to “eat a burger”. Luckily, I never had to worry about my weight mainly because I danced 22 hours a week, something I could maintain in middle school only because I was homeschooled

Healthcare industry is abroad topic, complex and diverse overall. I was not sure about my college major to pursue until my second year in college. My decision came to healthcare administration and policy when it came to my semester academic advising with my advisor at that time. I do not have family members or relatives directly related in the medical field but it was always an interest topic for me. Ultimately I heavily weighted on the healthcare field as my degree of studies and declared my major

I would like to work as a healthcare manager in (my husband’s) medical office. Some of my primary responsibilities would include developing and implementing office policies and procedures, maintaining medical records, submitting claims to insurance companies, managing the administration part of the office as well as supervising the staff professionals such as registered nurses, medical assistants, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and front desk personnel. My job duty would also include training

Are you the kind of person who can appreciate your role as one player in God’s symphony? Why or why not? God has given each of us spiritual gift to minister as part of the body of Christ. Each person bring unique gift to help edify the each other. My gift lie in the areas of teaching and administration. Being a good administrator is understanding and realizing the gifts of those with whom we are working and helping them to grow in those gifts and use them to their maximum potential. As a teacher

My career plan has taken quite a few turns through the field of health care but I have found my niche where I really enjoy my job and the individuals I take care of. My short term career goal is to get my bachelor degree in health care administration and apply for a job as Q of the houses I work in now. This means I would take care of the mentally handicapped individuals that I take care now just in a different capacity. My long term career goal is to eventually be an administrator for the company

In this course there was three areas that I believe will be most helpful for me in my career as a healthcare administrator. The content about the United States government I feel will be very helpful in my career path. In my current job I help people sign up for Medicaid. This is a government program that has been in the forefront of the news recently. Many of my clients have questions that go beyond the scope of Medicaid and deal with do does the government make the choices they make. I find myself

Healthcare Professional Field Though I have another year and a half before I complete my schooling, it is always important to find out as much information about my future field of work. Knowing what is to be expected when going in for a job interview will not only be a bonus for myself, but allow me to feel confident when giving answers. I had the pleasure of interviewing Christy Johnstone. Christy is the current billing manager at Summit Health Professions in Chambersburg. Her introduction into

“traditional” narrative, my aspirations of being a future healthcare provider did not start during childhood. I remember at the tender age of seven and bearing witness to the severe pain that radiated throughout my father’s body due to the movement of kidney stones. That experience, now looking back, instilled a sense of fear in me that lead to the avoidance of any career exploration or opportunity related to healthcare. It was not until college after better comprehending the healthcare system and learning

These people are dealing with the stigma which surrounds mental health, which is discouraging people from seeking the treatment they need. This stigma is not just present in society, the workplace and with family and friends but, also within the healthcare system. While patients are surrounded by people who are taking care of them and should be showing the most compassion, stigma is still present through how people are talked to and treated. To lessen the amount of stigma surrounding mental health

Personal and professional experiences have empowered me to be a part of the fight against cancer. As a public health student and now professional, I know the burden of the disease and how it effects the quality of those suffering from the illness. I know about rates, trends, preventative measures, tips and tricks on how to prevent the disease. Yet, it wasn’t until someone I knew, or a friend’s family member was diagnosed with cancer and began their journey of healing, that I was personally affected