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My field of study is health services administration (HAS). I choose this career for various reasons. First, I can work in a healthcare setting without having direct hands on with patient care. Second, the potential for career advancement in many different sectors of the job looks promising. Third, there are many different types of agencies I can work for such as; city, state, county, federal, and governmental facilities. HSA’s can also work in healthcare settings or non-healthcare settings. There is also excellent earning potential which accompanies the gratification of the leadership role. Finally, with continued education, there is much room for self- improvement. “In a learning organization, the individual’s personal and professional development (PD) is viewed as crucial to the organization’s success’ (Gumus, Borkowski, Deckard, & Martel, 2011, p. 42-63).
I have a dream to attain a career as a Health Care Program Director, Managed Care Director, CEO of a federal or governmental agency, or Health Services Department Head. However, I assume upon graduating with my Bachelor degree in Health Services Administration, I will qualify for a more traditional entry level position such as; Assistant Administrator or Assistant Department Head. While climbing the corporate ladder, I plan to continue my education by first earning my master’s degree and finally my doctorate. By doing this, I can be for certain to reach my goal of professionalism coupled with the necessary leadership skills required to be my best.
The fundamental qualities an HSA must possess are leadership skills and interpersonal skills, analytical skills and communication skills, they must be inquisitive, innovative, flexible (adaptable and open to change), self-motivators, and lifelong learners. HSA’s must also demonstrate integrity, tenacity, adaptability, dependability, loyalty, professionalism, and self-confidence while being energetic, enthusiastic, and optimistic.
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I have a dream to attain a career as a Health Care Program Director, Managed Care Director, CEO of a federal or governmental agency, or Health Services Department Head. However, I assume upon graduating with my Bachelor degree in Health Services Administration, I will qualify for a more traditional entry level position such as; Assistant Administrator or Assistant Department Head. While climbing the corporate ladder, I plan to continue my education by first earning my master’s degree and finally my doctorate. By doing this, I can be for certain to reach my goal of professionalism coupled with the necessary leadership skills required to be my best.
The fundamental qualities an HSA must possess are leadership skills and interpersonal skills, analytical skills and communication skills, they must be inquisitive, innovative, flexible (adaptable and open to change), self-motivators, and lifelong learners. HSA’s must also demonstrate integrity, tenacity, adaptability, dependability, loyalty, professionalism, and self-confidence while being energetic, enthusiastic, and optimistic.
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