Skills, knowledge needed for this field:
- Possess excellent decision making, reasoning and time management abilities
- Maintain knowledge of current healthcare laws, regulations and industry trends
- Ability to identify complex problems, critically analyze alternative actions, and implement the best solution
- Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients
- Lead projects and direct teams of staff, physicians, and executive leadership
Develop your resume:
- Acquire at least 5 years of experience in healthcare
- Develop leadership skills through volunteer experiences
- Obtain specialized training and licensure, if needed
- Join the Mississippi Hospital Association
| EMPLOYERS OF MC ALUMNI | |
| American Healthtech | MS Dept of Education |
| Attorney General Office - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit | MS Dept of Health Services |
| Division of Medicaid | Office of Inspector General |
| Gilmore Memorial Regional | River Oaks Hospital |
| Hinds County Human Resources Administration | St. Dominic's Hospital |
| Hudspeth Regional Center | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Inspirations | VA Medical Center |
| Mede-Lend Nursing Services | Warren-Yazoo Mental Health |
| Mississippi Children Home Services | Waxer |
Additional resources and links:
- American College of Health Care Administrators
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American College Health Association
- American Health Information Management Association
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Mississippi Hospital Association
- Professional Association of Health Care Office Management
- US Department of Health and Human Services
