Career PowerPoint

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

2. Introduction
 The career I have chosen to research is Health Service
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 interest me because there are so many different
departments that can be helped. I hope to learn about
the different health facilities and how to help them
improve.

3. History of Health Service
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 Service Administration in
America
 Health 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.
 Health 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 health service
administrations so 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 workers 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 health administrators will be needed to help
organize/administer.

7. Education and Licensure
 A bachelor’s degree (four years) is the typical entry-level needed for
health care administration jobs.
 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 health care knowledge.
 For high-level executive positions, a graduate education (two to three
years) is usually the starting point.
 In most areas of health care administration, a license is not needed.
 One notable exception is for administrators of long-term care 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
Service Administration with minors in Management and Athletic
Leadership.
 I have a hark work ethic, as well as being very determined to
succeed in whatever situation I am put in.
 I have earned a full athletic scholarship combined with the LIFE
Scholarship since the fall of 2013.
 I have prioritized my schedule to help succeed on the golf course as well
as in the class room.
 Golf is a sport that is extremely mental, which as allowed me to become
innovative in life. I believe that with the skills that I have acquired from
golf I am able to apply 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

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 help children from
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 me 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. Which applies to the real world where I
would need to learn to work with others in order to succeed in Health Service
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, 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 service administration is a growing field
with more and more job opportunities opening up. It is
recommended to have a Master’s degree to be chosen
for a higher ranked position in administration, but a
bachelors degree will also be acceptable. When
choosing a career like health service administration,
comes a lot of responsibilities such as making tough
decisions to make sure that patients are getting the
best care that they can receive.

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