HCM STUDENT SUSAN BELFORD SELECTED AS MINNESOTA CAREER COLLEGE ASSOCIATION STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Susan Belford, Health Care Management Student, from the St. Cloud (Waite Park) campus of Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, was selected as the Minnesota Career College Association student of the year at the MCCA 50th Anniversary Celebration held November 14, 2008, at Eden Prairie, MN.

Pictured L-R is Mary Ruhland, Registrar at St. Cloud who nominated Susan Belford (center), and Jerry Lovrien, HCM Dean.

In her acceptance speech, Susan in part stated:

"Thank you. What an honor this is. I appreciate Minnesota School of Business very much and find the faculty to be wonderful. Mary has been an outstanding advisor. I can’t say enough about her. Jerry is an outstanding instructor and I look forward to another course with him.
I had a few struggles over the past couple of years. I lost both parents to cancer and if it weren’t for the support and encouragement I got through the school, I probably wouldn’t be standing here today. I’m over ½ way done with my program so know I will complete it. I look forward to the future. Again, thank you very much."

The number of students listed as undergraduate for private career colleges in MN for 2007, available at the website for MN higher education, was 28,692. So Susan is certainly in an elite group being selected for the student honor so richly deserved. Congratulations for your accomplishments.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNSHIP WITH THE VA SYSTEM

Vacancy No.
MP-08-100
Department
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Salary
$38,855.00 to $61,791.00
Grade
07 to 09
Perm/Temp
Temporary
FT/PT
Full-time
Open Date
11/18/2008
Close Date
11/28/2008
Job Link
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Department: Department Of Veterans AffairsAgency: Veterans Health Administration Sub Agency: VA Medical Center Job Announcement Number:MP-08-100 Decision Support Services InternSalary Range: 38,855.00 - 61,791.00 USD per yearOpen Period: Tuesday, November 18, 2008to Friday, November 28, 2008Series & Grade: GS-0343-07/09Position Information: Full-Time Federal Career Intern Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - St. Cloud, MN Who May Be Considered:Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

Job Summary:
Work experience in financial or health information technology or a Bachelor's Degree in a program such as accounting, finance, with an emphasis in Health Information Technology or Health Care Management (or similar).

Training period is 2 years and will prepare you to work for the VHA in DSS.
Selected applicant will be required to sign an agreement that they may be required to relocate to a different facility upon completion of training.
An employee who held a career or career-conditional appointment in an agency immediately before entering the Intern Agreement in the same agency, and who fails to complete the program for reasons unrelated to misconduct or suitability, shall be placed in a career or career-conditional position in the current agency at no lower grade or pay than the one the employee left to accept the position in the intern program.Major Duties:

The Decision Support Service (DSS) is an automated clinical and financial management system designed for managerial applications. At the heart of DSS is a cost accounting system identifying the cost of providing healthcare services. DSS consolidates financial, clinical workload, and patient data originally stored in various VISTA files (workload and patient data) and VA financial systems.

Qualifications:You must possess a year of general work experience that shows your ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows your ability to learn the specific work of this job. To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.You must sign a mobility agreement that indicates you will accept relocation to other geographic locations. How You Will Be Evaluated:You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035070069072066.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035108105102101Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035108116099105New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035114101116114You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035086065067065You will earn sick leave. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035083075076086You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035072079076073Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035067067082083You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097106111098115046103111118047106111098101120116114097105110102111046097115112035070083065

Other Information:The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

How To Apply:
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below. You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.

Contact Information:

Sharon Schmitz Phone: (320) 255-6301
Email: Sharon.Schmitz@med.va.gov
Or write:Department Of Veterans Affairs4801 Veterans DriveSt. Cloud, MN 56303

What To Expect Next:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.


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Interesting Info from Professor Weckwerth at the U of M

I thought some of you may be "into" the current idea that market trend setters, prestigious people, early adopters etc is the way life change can be marketed AND then implemented. Yes it can be marketed that way. Business Schools are big on Branding...as well as lotza consultants making big dollars. There is however a very clear counter argument to this and you may want to read both of these articles http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/122/is-the-tipping-point-toast.html and Order Versus Chaos By: Fast Company staff Peter Graven writes: It describes the work of Duncan Watts who believe good old mass marketing may be more effective especially if coupled with someword-of-mouth effects but that "since you can never know which person is going to spark the fire, you should aim the ad at as broad a market as possible--and not waste money chasing "important" people."CP: (A few of you were there.) The lecture yesterday by Prof Valenti pushed hard on network theory. But nearly all was post hockery. One can describe the distribution of events by a statistical distribution called the Poisson. It is the one usually used for random arrivals, waiting lines (Cueing) etc. The first application of "accident prone" with the Poisson applied to the description was for mule handlers in the Prussian army. The Poisson model fit it perfectly. Thus one can use the number of mule kicks as a risk factor to label accident prone people...post hock description, but it doesn't work for prediction! That's why there are big arguments against insurance companies who label people as accident prone. Nearly all insurance companies do that now...but... "After the fact description" is far different from "before the fact" prediction. Vernon E. Weckwerth, PhD, Professor, DIP, ISP Dir Emeritus, U of MinnesotaHealthcare Administration, SPH, Room A270A Mayo Bldg., FAX:612-624-8804 420 Delaware SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, ISP Fax: 612-625-1071

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From Beyond.com Top 10 positions in Health Care

Trends in Healthcare and Medical

Are jobs increasing within your industry? You can find out now! Each quarter, we collect and analyze business professional and corporate member information and report current job and candidate trends across a variety of industries. This information allows you to stay up-to-date on the very latest trends in your industry and make more informed career decisions. Located below are just a few employment trends in your specific area of interest from second quarter of 2008.

Top 10 positions
1. Medical Assistant
2. Admissions Registration Clerk
3. Billing/Coding Specialist
4. Medical Records Assistant
5. Medical or Health Services Manager
6. Medical Secretaries
7. Medical Office Manager
8. Nursing Aide
9. Home Health Aide
10. Case Management Manager

Top 5 Cities
1. San Antonio, TX
2. Houston, TX
3. Atlanta, GA
4. Austin, TX
5. Phoenix, AZ

TIPS FOR EMPLOYMENT SEARCH PRIOR TO GRADUATION

TIPS FOR EMPLOYMENT SEARCH IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO GRADUATION

1) Look at the broad job market outside of your area of comfort
2) Begin your search 1 ½ years prior to graduation
3) Create your personal network now
4) Conduct informational interviews
5) Inform appropriate individuals you are completing your bachelor degree program in HCM
6) Be mobile – willing to look outside your immediate area
7) Use job links

Students frequently ask, “What can I do to secure a position in health care management upon graduation?” The appropriate response is don’t wait until you complete the program! The following tips are provided for you to consider in searching for a HCM position:
1) Remember the job market is much broader than looking at your local hospital, clinic, or nursing home. The four employment sectors in health care management are: 1) health care providers, 2) health care suppliers, 3) insurance organizations, and 4) policy organizations
2) Begin looking for opportunities 1 ½ years prior to graduation. Access health care job links on the Internet or more specifically on the health care management blog. Scroll down on the blog and read how to ‘drill down’ for job options. http://msbhcmblog.blogspot.com/
3) Develop your personal network by letting people know you will be graduating with a degree in health care management. Personal contact, face-to-face discussions, and interviews are very beneficial. Networking is the most successful method for securing jobs in health care.
4) Request ‘informational interviews’ with an HR representative of health care organizations to determine their vision of future health care manager needs. Seek informational interviews in more than one health care employment sector. You may be pleasantly surprised about job options. Once you have met the HR individual, maintain contact with friendly notes or calls to get current updates, and most importantly to keep your name in front of the individual.
5) If you currently work in a health care organization, let managers know you are in the HCM degree program and give an anticipated graduation date.
6) Be mobile. If you want your career to have a continuous upward trend, you need to be willing to move from one organization to another and from one location to another. If you decide to not be mobile and stay in a very restrictive location, the value of your personal network increases in importance and worth.
7) Use job links, get resumes posted (you can specify location), and receive regular email updates of openings (use terms such as supervisor, management, administration, project management, analyst). It is possible to secure a position in health care before you complete your work. Make sure your resume uses the terminology identified in the job posting – yes, it takes work to land a job – but it is worth your effort.The following links are provided for you to explore and utilize with your search.


http://www.pohly.com/
http://www.quintcareers.com/healthcare_jobs.html
http://www.quintcareers.com/healthcare_jobs.html
http://jobs.myspace.com/a/ms-jobs/list/q-Healthcare+Management+Administrators
http://www.healthmanagementcareers.org/careers.cfm
http://www.healthcarejobstore.com/healthjobs/todaysjobs.cfm?keywords=clinic&title=Clinicjobs.com
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/;_ylt=AvDWhgs9SbqpWIHVoO5anU.mRKIX
http://www.healthjobsusa.com/
http://careerbuilder.com/
http://www.healthcarecrossing.com/lcjssearchresults.php?keyword=Manager&stype=A&domain=1521&stitle=1
Healthcare Jobs were found at the following employment sites:
Monster
Career Site
Jobvertise
HotJobs
America's Job Bank
Job.com
CareerBuilder.com
Dice
NationJob
FlipDog
Net-Temps
Top Echelon
AdQuest 3D
Vault
Recruiters Online
Wanted Jobs
Career Journal
Direct Employers

Health Care Management Job Information

The following are links that provide excellent information on health care management positions throughout the U.S., and projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding health care mangement positions, salary information, and career options:

http://www.healthmanagementcareers.org/
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes119111.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm
http://www.bls.gov/
http://www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm

Medical and health services managers held about 262,000 jobs in 2006. About 37 percent worked in hospitals, and another 22 percent worked in offices of physicians or in nursing and residential care facilities. Most of the remainder worked in home health care services, Federal Government health care facilities, outpatient care centers, insurance carriers, and community care facilities for the elderly. Tremendous opportunities are being created in policy positions at the federal level due to anticipated retirements (avg age of 57).

Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow faster than average. Job opportunities should be good, especially for applicants with work experience in the health care field and strong business management skills.
Employment change. Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. The health care industry will continue to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations.
Managers in all settings will be needed to improve quality and efficiency of health care while controlling costs, as insurance companies and Medicare demand higher levels of accountability. Managers also will be needed to oversee the computerization of patient records and to ensure their security as required by law. Additional demand for managers will stem from the need to recruit workers and increase employee retention, to comply with changing regulations, to implement new technology, and to help improve the health of their communities by emphasizing preventive care.