Self-Analysis Paper

I am interested in the Health Information Specialist position that I noticed on the Mayo Clinic Jobs website. I am a University of Wisconsin – La Crosse graduate with a major in Biology – Environmental Science and a minor in Microbiology. Since graduation, I have worked for the La Crosse County Health Department. Most of this time was spent working in Vector Control where I was part of a team that regularly sampled for mosquito larvae and treated the areas accordingly with larvicide. We also spent a great deal of time canvassing cities and towns in various counties for urban mosquito habitats, such as tires and containers. We then were able to inform residents about the risks of vector borne diseases. To gain more experience in other areas of the health department, I worked as an Environmental Health Assistant. In this position, I helped the Sanitarians by regularly sampling and inspecting

Finally, the last problem identified is the need for HCCH to widen its scope.  If HCCH applied for a federal change in scope, from a health care facility for the homeless to one addressing community wide needs, this would allow HCCH to report this full client base to the government for increased funding.

The California Black Health Network was established in 1978 by African-American health professionals in San Diego, California. Initially their vision and passion was advocating for access to quality and affordable health care. In addition, their mission was to improve the health status of people of African American descent in California and eliminate health disparities through legislative, administrative and media advocacy (cbhn.com). This effort awarded the organization in 1980 to hold their first statewide conference. CBHN co-founded other ethnic networks such as the California Pan-Ethnic Network (CPEHN) and they were also instrumental in creating the office of multicultural health. Initially CBHN was made up of six chapters and two affiliate organizations.

The first job I would apply for after obtaining my bachelor degree from California State University, Northridge is the position for Program Manger - Health Services and Administration. The location of this position would be at the Saban Community Clinic in Los Angeles, California. The tasks of this job that appeal to me the most is being in charge of the staff performance, credentials, overseeing their schedule. I as well have the responsibility to ensure the entire staff member’s are obeying the regulations to provide the best quality of service to the patients. Another important reasonability is to maintain a relationship with other providers to manage sufficient coverage. I personally like to interact with other providers to form new ideas

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I am a recent graduate in Political Economy at UC Berkeley. I have built my leadership and teamwork skills throughout my work and academic experience. I served as a coordinator for the Cambodian Children’s Project. I coordinated the group meetings with my team members, set up the agendas, and collaborated with other team members to raise money for the organization through fundraising events. Furthermore, I was responsible for budget planning and allocating

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has the mission of enhancing the health and well being of all Americans. HHS is the U.S. government’s principal agency for protecting the health of Americans and is responsible for providing essential human services for all and especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The Department manages programs that cover all spectrums of activities that impact health care, patient safety, and public health. HHS, though its programs and partnerships, provide health cover to more than 100 million people through Medicare and Medicaid, promote patient safety and health care quality in health care settings, protects vulnerable individuals and communities from poor health treatment, and leverages health information technology to improve the quality of care for all (HHS, 2015). Though it’s programming and other activities, HHS works closely with state, local, and federal agencies to strengthen health care, advance scientific knowledge, advance health care and safety, and ensure transparency, accountability and effectiveness of all HHS programs. HHS’s overall mission is to help American’s live healthy lives by providing millions of children, families, and seniors with access to high quality health care, affordable child care, and by pushing the boundaries of how we diagnose and treat disease.

The organization I choose is Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding (MMCR), located in Northern California. MMCR 2014 Community Health Needs Assessment Report is easy to read and understand. They provided the picture of the community they are serving and what are the problems that need priority. The hospital catered on communities in Shasta, Tehama and Trinity County. What I noticed is that the community they are serving is mostly Caucasian (79.6%), only 11% Hispanic. Out of the 209, 900 population, 17.3% were uninsured, 21.7% on Medi-cal with 10.9% unemployment rate. Most of the people seeking medical help go to the Emergency Department for non-acute medical services. MMCR priority is to have a community-based collaboration with other non-profit organization will address the existing problem the community is facing and to provide a long-term plan that will benefit the community in the future.

In 2015, the SAMHSA awarded grants to 24 states each of these states used the grant to plan Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) projects. The 24 states had until Oct. 23, 2016 to submit their program proposals to the

“By expanding loan benefits and increasing residency programs, Open Door Community Health Centers will be able to attract a highly qualified pool of candidates to our area creating more access for healthcare, a diverse clinical experience, and incentivize providers to remain on the rural North Coast and become active community members.”

WCHN is a not for profit organization comprised of 3 hospitals, over 30 physician offices, and an urgent care center as well as

The Community Health Center provides a service called Better Health Clinic that can enhance adult health and wellness by providing contraceptive services, pregnancy testing and counseling, achieving pregnancy, basic infertility services, preconception health, sexually transmitted disease services, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, and other preventative health services. Social services can assist with applying for W.I.C. and ACA. They can also render assistance with adoption and stay at home programs.

It is with out a doubt that in our country the United States of America the lower and middle class have the common perception that the government and the “super rich” have some kind of unknown agreement to maintain extremely lower tax rates on the “super rich”. What do the “super rich” do with all the saved money coming from the tax cut is another unknown, perhaps some luxurious new home, car, or maybe put it to work and continue getting richer. While all this may be true to some degree, one of the “super rich” elite members has stepped fourth not only once but a few time but none compare to his current attempt to make change.

I am a fast worker; I easily find ways on how to get things done. Basing from the comments I have earned from my supervisor during my On-the-job training, she said that I am an accurate and fast worker.

Community Health Center Coordinator (full time) - will oversee the activities within the center, develop a relationship with community leaders.