Conduct an interview with your chosen individual who works in one of the following: hospital department, ambulatory facility, long-term care facility, health insurance company, managed care organization, emergency management department, health information systems, home health, or hospice.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-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:

• Licensed professional
• Human resources director
• Department manager
• Full-time management employee

The following is a list of sample questions you can ask during the interview:

• What is your primary responsibility?
• Who are the department’s 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’s role in the context of the broader health care industry.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. For help with using APA format, see ‘Student Resources’ and the APA 6th Writing Style Sample Paper.

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–                                 Due: 8-10-14

                                  Time: Eastern-6pm