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Comment by David Steinmetz on May 27, 2010 at 2:56pm

Hello,

I am looking for your brief input, advice and any suggestions as appropriate which may be of assistance as I consider future opportunities in health care IT.

Brief background:
My background has been project managing cross functional teams / deliverables through all stages of the software (product) development life cycle to deployment for internal / external users.

I am presently working on a Masters IT specializing in Health Information Management, and I am about to begin my courses focusing in the HIM area (e.g., health informatics, databases, system security, data analysis and others). I recently completed a Health Terminology / Anatomy course through Liberty Hospital, and I will be completing a course on medical office automation. My interest in the direction is strong and committed.

My goal, given the background, Masters work, and future interest in health care, is to work in a project management role on software / systems for an employer using or producing software / systems in the health care industry.

I have explored volunteering for local hospitals, but the Volunteer Departments (Mgrs) usually do not have activities / roles that provide very much exposure to working with hospital software, systems or operations that would be of benefit to my future direction.

Looking for? brief advice, input or other suggestions for:
- transitioning to health care IT / information management
- key health topical areas I could focus knowledge on - without doing an associate's degree
- possible opportunities (full / part time / volunteer) with employer in health care space that
might offer exposure for interests as described (health care IT, software/systems,
project management activities)
- connections for discussing and advice on the path
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I will follow up on any post or connect with you offline through email as appropriate.

Thank you.
David

Comment by Roger Barnhart on March 26, 2010 at 10:35am

Any input on making the transition from health care marketing/communications (been doing it for approximately 15 years) to administrator? I'm getting an MHA, but would like to go ahead and make the move ...

Comment by Lou Ann Donovan on January 15, 2009 at 4:35pm

Larry, I have a wellness business that offers supplemental income that might be a fit for you. I will send you an email with some details. Please reply to the email if you are interested.
- Lou Ann

Comment by Larry J. White on January 15, 2009 at 12:48pm

Thanks Jennifer on the info. about healthcareerweb.com. I work prn at Shawnee Mission Medical Center on the psyc. unit. I am looking for another position to add to gain some more hours each week. I am facing home foreclosure next month and my financial situation right now is really a mess. My e-mail is lwhite@linkcity.org, or I can be contacted through this site as I am now a member.
I look forward to hearing from others in this healthcare group. THANKS !
--- Larry/

Comment by Khary Floyd on October 28, 2008 at 6:28pm

Hello all, I work for the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City and would like to share this community action event that we are sponsoring with you. Hopefully, you can make it!


Living on the Edge
What would happen if a car accident or a lay-off left you with a job and resources? Could you survive a month in poverty? We invite you to walk a mile in the shoes of those facing poverty by participating in Living on the Edge, a community action poverty simulation presented by the Missouri Association for Community Action. This simulation will dramatically demonstrate how much time and energy many families have to give just to survive day-by-day in poverty. The hour simulation will be followed by a facilitated discussion about public-policy initiatives and what our communities can do to address poverty and improve the health of our residents. This FREE simulation will be Thursday, November 6th from 9-11:30 a.m. at Penn Valley Campus Center, Room #503 (3201 SW Trafficway, Kansas City, MO). To register, visit www.healthcare4kc.org

Comment by Jay Sage on May 8, 2008 at 8:20am

So I am still trying to get my head wrapped around our presedential candidates plans (or even just a substantial independent thought) surrounding health care reform...talk about an exercise in futility!

Anyway - I ran into one of the fact checker sites that was quick and easy to glance at regarding the candidates soundbites on this topic - thought I'd share with my partners in KC Healthcare!

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/subjects/health-care/?gclid=COnGvtL9lpMCFSgNIgodvViTTw

(May have to paste into your browser)

Comment by Flashdog5 on May 3, 2008 at 1:23am

Hello I have worked in Psych for 12 years and was the Assistant for a Psych unit as well. I am currently the Patient Advocate for a hospital.

Comment by Jennifer Randall, SFR on April 17, 2008 at 12:58pm

HealthCareerWeb.com is a full service healthcare job site! Not only do we have an extensive list of available medical jobs nationwide, we provide job seekers the opportunity to connect with others. While you search for health care jobs, use the MedCom community to gain knowledge about the healthcare industry by reading our user forums, link videos, view and post medical events, upload resumes, save jobs and connect with healthcare professionals nationwide. Create a job seeker account today!

Whether you are a recent graduate or have been a working professional in the healthcare field, HealthCareerWeb.com can assist your job search. View medical professions as specific as medical transcription jobs, travel nursing jobs, pharmacy technician jobs, physician assistant jobs, and medical billing jobs to as broad as nursing jobs and hospital jobs.

Looking for a specific profession? HealthCareerWeb makes it easy to search for specific professions. View lists of allied health jobs, nursing jobs, physician jobs, surgeon jobs, and other medical facility jobs. Choose your field of expertise and begin your job search. In addition, search for a new job opportunity by key phrase using our comprehensive job search. It's so easy to search, apply and get a new job! I look forward to sharing ideas on how I can assist in connecting healthcare professionals with jobseekers. Contact me today!

Comment by Sarah Gonzales on April 9, 2008 at 9:47pm

just getting the hang of this!! Thanks,Jody

Comment by Jim Canto on April 4, 2008 at 3:20pm

As this group grows... please connect with me if you serve the field of medicine. I look forward to meeting you.