Revised research on career

1. Career Research
Jessica M. Hoang
HLTH 4190
January 14, 2016

2. Introduction
The career I have chosen to research is Health Services
Administration. For a healthcare administrator, the job
itself requires a diverse set of job responsibilities.
Through a variety of healthcare systems, administrators
lead and manage staff and work with administrative
personnel to assure the organization runs smoothly,
operationally, legally and professionally. This field of work
interests me, because there are so many different
opportunities to pursue. I hope to learn about the
different healthcare facilities and how I can contribute to
the field of healthcare.

3. History of Health Services
Administration
 In the late 1800s, little patient support was offered for the
sick by medical institutions mainly because there was very
little funding or knowledge of medical treatment.
 In 1920, the thought of having a staff of individuals who
managed and delegated financial and administrative duties
were now in the process of being a requirement.
 A training program was to be prepared for individuals who
were to manage and assume administrative responsibilities.
 The first “health systems management program” began in
1934, awarding the first Master’s Degree in healthcare
administration. Originally called an “HA” or “Hospital
Administration,” the degree has predominantly evolved into
today’s Health Care Administration degree.

4. Health Services Administration in
America
 Healthcare administrators focus on the health of individuals,
families and communities. They try to analyze and develop
healthcare programs with the goal of reaching as many people
as possible.
 Health administration professionals work to administer, lead
and manage healthcare systems, such as hospitals, hospital
networks or large healthcare systems.
 Healthcare administrators work with other healthcare
professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible
care.
 They also administer programs that teach healthy lifestyle
habits and prevention of disease and illness, in the hopes of
promoting a healthier overall community.

5. Work Environment and Salary
 Some work environments involve hospitals, physician group
practices, nursing homes and home health agencies.
 Some environments may be public such as hospitals, while
others may be private such as pharmaceutical companies,
health insurance providers, consulting firms or companies
that make medical supplies.
 There are many different types of positions within health
services administration, thus salaries may vary. Data from the
US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that medical and health
services managers earned an average annual salary worth
$92,810.
 The lowest earned $54,000
 The highest earned $151,000

6. Growth Potential
 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare
administration professionals are expecting a growth in the
field by 23% from 2012-2022 (much higher than the average
for all occupations).
 This growth is expected to stem from a healthcare system
that will see increased demand from an aging baby boomer
population, as well as, technology that allows patients to live
longer lives.
 This demand will mean more hospitals, clinics, physicians and
other healthcare professionals will be needed, and that
means more healthcare administrators will be needed to help
organize and administer care.

7. Education and Licensure
 A Bachelor’s degree (four years) is the typical entry-level needed for
healthcare administration positions.
 Some employers will promote from within or hire other professionals
with related experience (such as nurses), who are ideal for an
administrative role, because of their direct healthcare knowledge.
 For high-level executive positions, a graduate education (two to three
years) is usually the starting point.
 In most areas of healthcare administration, a license is not needed.
 One notable exception is for administrators of long-term care/skilled
nursing facilities and some assisted living facilities. State license
requirements vary state to state, but a licensing examination, proof of
bachelor’s degree, and successful completion of a training program are
typical elements of the licensing program.

8. Why I am Qualified
 I am a Junior Health Science major with a concentration in Health
Services Administration with minors in Management and Athletic
Leadership.
 I have a hard work ethic, as well as, being very determined to
succeed in whatever situation I am put into.
 I have earned a full athletic scholarship combined with the LIFE
Scholarship since the fall of 2013.
 I have prioritized my schedule to help myself succeed on the golf course,
as well as, in the classroom.
 Golf is a sport that is extremely mental, which has allowed me to become
innovative in life. I believe that with the skills that I have acquired from
golf, I am capable of applying them to my field of work in any situation.

9. Relevant Coursework
 Principles of Microeconomics*
 Introduction of Public Health*
 Principles of Macroeconomics*
 Overview of Health Care Systems*
 Financial Accounting Concepts*
 Human Health and Diseases*
 Determinants of Health Behavior*
 Principles of Management*
 Epidemiology*
 Legal Environment of Business*
 Principles of Marketing*
 Corporate Finance
 Managing Health Service
Organization
 Health Information Systems
 Principles of Health Care Operation
Management and Research
 Health Policy Ethics and Law
 Financial Management and Budgeting
for Health Service Organization
Classes with an (*) have been completed

10. O*NET Profiler Results
Top 3
1. Social- Like working with others
to help them learn and grow.
2. Enterprising- Like work that has
to do with starting up and
carrying out business projects
3. Artistic- People who have artistic
and innovative abilities, and like
to work in situations using their
imagination and creativity.

11. O*NET Profiler Interpretation
 I would agree with the results the O*Net profiler compiled.
1. Social: I enjoy working with others to help prosper or overcome different task
and activities.
a. Ex: I have been a golf camp counselor the past two summers to assist children ages 10-
17 learn the game of golf and help them improve in different aspects of the sport. This
applies to my field of work by involving myself in situations, where I can work with
people that may not know or need help in difficult situations.
2. Enterprising: I enjoy working with people to help influence and perform for
organizational goals.
a. Ex: I am on the Clemson Women’s Golf Team, which has provided me with the
opportunity to work with different personalities and create a common goal to work
towards to improve our team as a whole. This applies to the real world, where I would
need to learn to work with others in order to succeed in the field of Health Services
Administration.
3. Artistic: I enjoy working in situations where I have to use my imagination and
creativity.
a. Ex: By working in the golf camp the past two summers, I was able to come up with
different drills that would help each individual work on specific parts of their game
and to improve their scores. This applies to my field of work by allowing me to have an
imagination to overcome obstacles that I may face when working with difficult cases or
situations that may come up.

12. Graduate Schools of Interest
 Medical University of South Carolina
-Charleston, SC
GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
GRE or GMAT: GRE- score above the 50th percentile for both verbal and
quantitative. GMAT- score of 500
Tuition (per year): $16,072
Application Deadline: March 1st
Medical University of South Carolina
Office of Enrollment Management
Admissions/Financial Aid/Registrar and
Records
45 Courtenay Dr.
MSC 203
Charleston, SC 29425-2030

13. Graduate Schools of Interest
 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
-Chapel Hill, NC
GPA: 3.0 or higher (4.0 grading scale)
GRE or GMAT: scores in the 50th percentile are required
Tuition (per year): $32,900
Application Deadline: January 12th
The University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
170 Rosenau Hall, CB #7400
135 Dauer Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400

14. Conclusion
 Overall, health services administration is a growing field
with more and more job opportunities opening up. It is
recommended to have a Master’s degree in order to be
selected for a higher ranked position in administration,
but a Bachelors degree will also be acceptable. When
choosing a career like health services administration, it
comes with a lot of responsibilities such as making
tough decisions to make sure that patients are getting
the best care possible. In determining if this would be a
good fit for me, I will be shadowing and interning at
various places to finalize my decision on continuing my
career in health services administration.

15. References
 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors/health-professions-related-clinical-sciences-health-medical-administrative-
services-health-services-administration
 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
 http://www.rileyguide.com/careers/health-services-managers.shtml
 http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/56/Health_Administrator
 http://programs.online.utica.edu/articles/what-is-health-care-administration.asp
 http://www.publichealthonline.org/healthcare-administration/#context/api/listings/prefilter
 http://www.innerbody.com/careers-in-health/how-to-become-healthcare-administrator.html
 http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/chp/
 http://sph.unc.edu/hpm/health-policy-and-management-home/
 http://programs.online.utica.edu/articles/what-is-health-care-administration.asp
 http://sph.unc.edu/programs/?ppk=hpm-mha-r