Health Care Administration How to Ace Your Next Interview Associates in Health Care Administration Program Newsletter November 2014 | Volume 1 | Issue 1 Inside This Issue 1 Message from the Program Director 1 Health Care News 1 How to Ace Your Next Interview 2 Student Success Story 2 Start Your Semester Off Right Message from the Program Director By Jeffrey Jin, MPH, Health Care Administration Program Director If you’re reading this, you’re either a medical assistant or pharmacy technician student. Do you ever think about what’s next? Look no further, Pima Medical Institute offers a completely 100% online Health Care Administration Associate’s of Applied Science degree. This degree will allow you to continue gaining experience in your field while preparing you with the skills necessary to manage, lead, and improve a rapidly changing health care system. UPCOMING DATES Orientation: 12/11/2014 – 12/15/2014 Classes Begin: 1/7/2015 Previous to my role as Program Director for the Health Care Administration program, I was most fortunate to be part of the health care field on the clinical and research side for ten years. I worked on a multi-million dollar grant to establish a connection to health care services for disadvantaged populations throughout Los Angeles County. I managed the development of an integrated health information technology system to track these populations and created a county-wide referral system to collect data in the field using iPads. The advanced education you’ll receive in the Health Care Administration program will give you the tools to be exceptional leaders in this fast growing field. Healthcare Administration: The Cornerstone of the Industry Professionals in healthcare administration run the gamut of operations in medical settings. From overseeing staff, assisting with budgeting and finance, and making critical decisions that affect a whole organization, health administrators hold a critical position in the medical industry. Administrators tend to wear multiple hats no matter what medical setting they work in; departments such as human resources, finance and operations, admissions, and more are all home to healthcare administrators, and they usually have responsibilities to tend to in each department. Some administrative positions are held by health specialists who supervise specific clinical services in medicine. With extensive job-specific training and involvement with implementing policies and procedures for their departments, they work closely with other managers to plan and coordinate operations for a health system. For larger organizations, healthcare administrators can even have their hand in policy making and in the development of business strategies. Overall, healthcare administrators are an integral part of the health care industry as a whole. How to Ace Your Next Interview   Preparation is the number one rule for a successful interview. During the interview employers will ask you questions to get to know you better and see how you think on your feet. The following questions are commonly asked questions that will help you prepare for your interview and ease your nerves.   Q: Tell me about yourself? A: Keep your response relevant to the job position for which you are applying. Your response should be a summary of your career and accomplishments. Continued on page 2 Pima Medical Institute, 40 N. Swan Road, Suite 100-A Tucson, AZ 85711 Phone: 800-477-7462 www.pmi.edu 

Start the Semester Off Right Contact the Program Director page | 2 Ace Your Interview Continued from page 1 Q: Why do you want to leave your current employer? A: Make sure that you do not bad mouth your current employer. Your response could include making a career change or seeking growth opportunity.   Q: What are your strengths and weaknesses? A: Take the opportunity to discuss strengths that relate to the responsibilities of the position you are seeking. When discussing weakness be truthful and acknowledge that you are working on developing this area. Make sure that your weakness is not an area directly related to the position you are seeking. Q: What are your salary expectations? A: Try to avoid providing a specific figure until the end of the hiring process. When it is time to discuss compensation, provide a range that you are comfortable with. Source: CareerBuilder.com  Start the Semester Off Right Contact the Program Director Jeffrey Jin, MPH HCA Program Director 40 N Swan Road Suite 100-A Tucson, AZ 85711 Phone: (520) 334-8585 Fax: (520) 202-5831 E-mail: jjin@pmi.edu Break large projects into smaller ones Write down the due dates Suppose you have to write a paper. Break this big project into a set of smaller ones. Set a due date by which you choose a topic, a due date to complete your research, and a due date for the rough draft. Completing these smaller projects is easier than looking at one big one. For all of your courses, print out the student map and write in the due dates. This will help you keep track of deadlines. “Education is the most powerful weapon in the world which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Back it up! Make sure to back up your work. If you use a computer, back it up on an external drive, or a memory stick. Printing out a hard copy may seem old-fashioned, but if you lose your electronic version, you can always scan the printout or make another copy. Check the rubrics Check the point breakdown for each assignment before you begin. Find out exactly what you need in order to get an A. Pima Medical Institute, 40 N. Swan Road, Suite 100-A Tucson, AZ 85711 Phone: 800-477-7462 | Web: www.pmi.edu