Within the past week I conducted a mini job search for an entry level position as a Health Services Administrator or manager.  I found that most employers were looking to fill a position with a person who had a minimum of 1 – 3 years experience in the field of health services administration.  Some requirements ranged from managing a clinic or performing some human resource and administrative duties.

My education here at New York City College of Technology has prepared me for an entry level position as a Health Services Administrator with room for growth.  I am seeking an entry level Administrative or Management position within Healthcare Services.  An example of my professional goal is to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently and effectively run a hospital facility or small practice.  My preferred work setting would be a fast-paced hospital facility that would keep me on my toes and provide the fundamental medical services within the community.  I have a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration.  I have 14 years’ experience in Outpatient analytical account review.  My current skills are insurance medical billing, reimbursement, and patient account follow up review.  Other skills include maintaining accurate records and files, operating equipment, providing customer service, account thoroughness, working with accuracy, working creatively, and envisioning solutions or ideas.

The positions available in this job market are Health Services Administration or Clinic Office Manager.  One particular organization’s goal or mission was to serve, teach and discover and according to them; which is achieved 365 days a year through the seamless integration of culture devoted to excellence in patient care, education and research.  In the field of Health Services Administration both for profit and non for profit organizations, hospitals and practices are hiring for the previously mentioned positions.  The most common specific skills required of these organizations are Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years experience, directing, supervising and coordinating the overall.  In addition, strong communication skills are required.

The following skills are mostly desired by employers in the health services administration field; Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years experience, directing, supervising and coordinating the overall operation of the clinical and administrative functions, overseeing the clinical and business staff in the development of policies, procedures, programs protocols, and the quality of patient outcomes, Strategically leading, supporting and mentoring staff in order to maintain an efficient patient-centered environment ensuring accountability, quality patient care, and patient satisfaction Employee performance management by identifying training needs of staff and completing performance evaluations.  In addition, responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions Monitoring key performance indicators and implements performance improvement initiatives Continuously seeking and implementing operational improvements, Preparing budgets by anticipating expected revenues and expenses to achieve organizational objectives.  Listed below are my internet outcomes.

JOBS LISTINGS:

1. (Clinic Manager at American Renal Associates) http://jobview.monster.com/Clinic-Manager-Job-Texas-City-TX-US-144662388.aspx?mescoid=1100047001001&jobPosition=23
2. (Health Services Administrator at Corizon Health) http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?Job_DID=J3J4ZT7752K38BRS94V&siteid=RSS_PD&showNewJDP=yes&ipath=rss_geoip
3. (Manager, HRIS and Benefits Administration) http://www.simplyhired.com/job-post/29952.27223
4. (Administrator 2 at HealthCare Partners Medical Group) http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?jrjob=true&Job_DID=J3H62677G6K8027QGQG&je=myrec&showNewJDP=yes&IPATH=JEXCX&sc_cmp2=10_JobMat_JobDet
5. (Administrative Assistant and Customer Service – Health Insurance) http://jobview.monster.com/Administrative-Assistant-Customer-Service-Health-Insurance-Job-Worcester-MA-US-145784306.aspx?mescoid=4300749001001&jobPosition=1
6. (Healthcare Administrator at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions) http://jobview.monster.com/Healthcare-Administrator-Job-Leesburg-FL-US-144461339.aspx?mescoid=1100047001001&jobPosition=1
7. (Practice Administrator at Cardiology Associates) http://jobview.monster.com/Practice-Administrator-Job-East-Brunswick-NJ-US-145730954.aspx?mescoid=1100047001001&jobPosition=10
8. (Medical Office Administrator at Ambulatory Services in Brooklyn) http://www.execu-search.com/219055/health-services-healthcare?cid=indeed&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Indeed&rx_medium=cpc&rx_campaign=indeed36&rx_source=indeed
9. (Health Services Administrator at Deffet Group, Inc.) http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?jrjob=true&Job_DID=JHN7GJ64CFVM6K1HWT0&je=myrec&showNewJDP=yes&IPATH=JEXCX&sc_cmp2=10_JobMat_JobDet
10. (Clinical Analyst/Data Manager at NYU Langone Medical Center) http://careers.nyumc.org/jobs/descriptions/clinical-analyst-data-manager-new-york-new-york-job-4959155
11. (Director Administration and Client Services at Capstone Search Group – Chicago) http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?sc_cmp1=js_jrp_jobclick&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JHT02666HS24K480DKS&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=QHKV0B
12. (Practice Administrator at New York Presbyterian) http://careers.nyp.org/new-york-jobs/practice-administrator-acn/718966?nt=1&bid=&utm_source=Simply-Hired&utm_medium=Job-Board&utm_content=NY-83319&utm_campaign=none#.VNw3K_nF-5M
13. (Director Medical Staff Services at Borgess Health – Kalamazoo, Michigan) https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/29975271?trk=vsrp_jobs_res_pri_act&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3795997921423718747580%2CVSRPtargetId%3A29975271%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary
14. (Associate Administrator, Patient Service & Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health)) https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/29428646?trk=vsrp_jobs_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3795997921423719048362%2CVSRPtargetId%3A29428646%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary
15. (Service Delivery Analyst at Mercer – Urbandale, Iowa) https://www.themuse.com/jobs/mercermarketplace/service-delivery-analyst-mercer-urbandale-iowa?ref=search