As I a Medical Practice Manager of twenty-five years, I’ve watched the role of healthcare managers evolve into something much more complex and demanding. This evolution has caused me personal strain and stress as I endeavor to exceed my employer’s expectations and inspire others. As often is the case, evolution gives pause to revelation-I must invest in education and industry certification to provide myself with additional tools and enhanced skills.
My professional aspirations are to complete my bachelor’s degree in Business management in 2016 and to become a certified Practice Manager in 2017. Achieving these aspirations will undoubtedly elevate my management skills thereby increasing employment satisfaction, quality of life and my ability to help as many individuals along the way which are two of my personal goals.
In order to complete my Bachelor’s degree, I first needed to research, select and enroll in a regionally accredited online degree program that is affordable and reputable. The next step was to ensure that I had the support of my employer to attend an online college and use my benefited tuition reimbursement for this particular program. This
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In my employment setting, tuition reimbursement is a wonderful benefit; however, to date reimbursement has only been approved for credits earned from a traditional brick and mortar institution. In discussing my aspirations with my employer earlier this year, as I described above, I also received support for and approval to use my tuition reimbursement for industry certification with one of two nationally recognized programs with a respective designation of CMPM or ACMPE. The second short-term goal is to select one of two programs by January 1, 2017. The final short-term goal is to obtain certification before the end of
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Over the years, these nontraditionals have chosen either slower or faster options to proceed through their chosen curricula. They could work incrementally, taking a few courses per year while taking advantage of workplace tuition reimbursement programs or similar specialized programs to fund their college education. Recently, online education has allowed accelerated progress toward earning degrees. Traditional institutions developed these formats to serve working adults, and the emergence of nontraditional institutions such as the University of Phoenix delivered accelerated education in a variety of flexible formats such as asynchronous learning.
because I had done so well in the program. The program allowed me to stay in
Abstract As people of many ages wish to further their education outside of high school, they tend to take out student loans in order to fulfill this wish since the large tuition payment is not in their budget. Paying for an education that presents a degree seems easy to many by taking out large loans to pay for their education. Recently, student loans have challenged the economy of Americans. Education is perceived as a necessary expense to many, in which they do not mind putting a burden on the economy for.
After a 60 minute interview with Dr. Rob Geis, Director of Procurement at BayCare Health System, I was ready to take on the world. Dr. Geis completed his Masters and Doctoral degree at State University while working at BayCare. After completing the two advanced degrees he was promoted to Director. Currently he teaches two online classes at The University of Phoenix on Health Care management and procurement. As a director at BayCare Health System he has to hold trainings for potential vendors and current vendors along with the training sessions for employees that will directly intervene with the vendors of the behalf of the Health System. It was inspiring to see someone who has successfully blended three different adult learner experiences together; a student, corporate trainer, and adjunct professor.
Managing Change: Who Moved my Cheese? Darrin Ruble National University Managing Change: Who Moved my Cheese? Rashid-Al-Abri (2007) claims that change in the healthcare industry has been a dramatic phenomenon that requires the personnel to accept changes or they will be surpassed by them. Therefore, there is the need to follow the steps of change: evaluation, planning, implementation, and management. The characters are different, but the individual control that these characters display plays a fundamental role in the acceptance and the administration of change.
...mplications that allow for opportunities of change. One of the presumptions is for training and staffing (Shi & Singh, 2012). With the utilization of health care improvements, the staff will need additional instructions on the performance of equipment and how to efficiently achieve the desired results. Managers or supervisors recognize the need for supplemental staffing and training to optimize patient satisfaction and quality of care. The health care administrator must also focus on changes in insurance policies and rules governing the provision of medical assistance (Shi & Singh, 2012).
Healthcare administration provides leadership and managemnt to health care systems, hospitals, and private or public health systems. There are requirements for most professions in the health industry but with the proper education and certification, most entry-level careers are attainable. Healthcare administrators are leaders so one must be able to handle the responsibility of the job. There are characteristics that can be associated with being a health care administrator. I have learned over the course of the past few weeks that this the career path that I would like to follow and have set a few goals to help promote my career growth. My research has helped me learn many aspects of this profession and what it takes
According to McConell (2012), the difference in a leader and a follower determines the success of a person regarding leadership. This chapter helps explain the content of qualities and proficiency for healthcare managers to be effective. Once again, effective management skills or certain qualifications enhance a healthcare organization environment. Healthcare managers and supervisors must have the capacity to handle challenges while the organization objectives and regulations may change over a period of time. Effective healthcare management governs the success of a healthcare organization. There are many different skill sets and leadership styles to be effective as a manager. People are interested in knowing what strategies are effective in healthcare management.
Obstacle in the way of acquiring college education Though everyone today seems to be gushing about the importance of college education but not everyone discusses the heavy price tag attached to it. There is no doubt about the fact that the cost of attending college is on the rise, which has limited the availability of the financial aid options for deserving and underprivileged students. However, still there are a number of funding options that an individual with financial constraints must explore before going to college. Funding Options for College Students There are a number of funding options available for college going students ranging from federal and local options to corporate and categorical options.
Introduction and Goals I have been in the workforce for many years and over time my interest in earning a college degree has been something on a wish list. Professionally, I landed a job at a company that provided me with opportunities to grow from an administrative assistant to my current position as a sales administration manager. The accumulation of knowledge that I acquired over the years that has proven to be valuable. As the business expanded and investors demand a variety of information pertaining to growth, industry comparisons and risks, it became apparent that many of us did not have enough knowledge on how to respond quickly and accurately to these new demands.
In regards to school finance, the ultimate goal of school administrators is to provide all students with the most cost effective, comprehensive education that meets all federal, state, and local requirements and that reflects the values and beliefs within the community. This means that it is an expectation for schools to equip all students equally with the best possible educational opportunities that a community is willing to furnish. However, to accomplish this, school administrators must be able to sustain school programs throughout various economic periods.
Leaders in healthcare have so many daily obligations that they have to meet and be responsible for. Today’s leaders have to keep up with scheduling, flexing, covering vacation, meetings, their department as a whole, and make sure everything runs smoothly. With the ever changing healthcare nurses have to be up to date on new technology, training, and new education. The department head is not only a supervisor; she is a bedside nurse meeting multiple demands. She takes on tasks that include everything from the bedside nurse, to unit meetings, to charge nurse, and to scheduling, just to name a few. Speaking to leaders and managers in healthcare today the stress is at all time high from the new healthcare reform, nursing shortages, and meeting daily productivity.
One of the major advantages of an online degree program is the flexibility it provides to someone working a demanding job, living geographically removed from a college campus, or that simply finds it most convenient for a host of other reasons. These challenges of the modern workforce have in fact been the big driver behind the exponential rise in online degree programs over the past decade. Furthermore, the flexibility provided by an online degree program enables tailoring a program matched to personal learning style and pace.
The opportunity to obtain a degree through an online setting has provided some liberation to students who then take advantage of that opportunity. The problem, however, lies in employment upon successful completion of an online program. Having an online degree possibly means some bumps down the road of employment, being that the degree could perhaps be ranked lower, as opposed to the traditional degree. Studies show that employers are more prone to hire someone with a traditional degree versus an online degree. In the Chronicle of Online Education, Carnevale states that, “The reviews of individuals who assess qualified candidates for particular positions demonstrate an inclination against online degrees, although these programs are becoming more readily accessible through universities on the web (Carnevale 2007)”. It is clear that even with the qualifications that one may possess from online education, employers still remain inclined. Some employers may feel that the degrees can’t correlate with one another and that one receives a better understanding of the coursework at traditional colleges. In the article, Employer’s Perspective of Online Education, Linardopoulos finds apprehensions regarding employer’s views of online learning. He says, “Online learning does not provide adequate