HCS 235 WEEK 4 Conduct an interview with an individual who works in a hospital department, an ambulatory facility, a long-term care facility, a health insurance company or managed care organization, an emergency management department, in health information systems, or in a home health or hospice.
Write a 750 word paper about your interview. Include the following:
• A description of the targeted department or facility
• Information about the type of work done in the department or facility
• Any interesting, informative, or specific information related to the chosen department that makes it unique
• The targeted interviewee and responsibilities
• Examples of interviewees:
o Licensed professional
o Human resources director
o Department manager
o Full-time management employee
The following is a list of sample questions you can ask in your interview, where you must identify yourself as a University of Phoenix student:
• What is your primary responsibility?
• Who are the department- customers?
• What was your career path to this point?
• What are the educational requirements for the position?
• Did your education adequately prepare you for the various facets of your job?
• What educational preparation would you recommend?
• What are similar positions like in other organizations?
• What is the most important attribute for success in your position?
• How do you see this position adapting to changes in health care?
• Ask the interviewee how they interact with others in their environment.
• Discuss your interviewee- role in the context of the broader health care industry.
Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines using the template provided in the Main Forum “Essentials†announcement for week 4.