Significant Career Lesson from a Health IT Project Manager at a Top 10 Hospital in the Nation
For undergraduate students seeking entry-level health IT positions, Anne, a Health IT Project Manager, suggests exploring "associate, analyst, or project coordinator jobs," emphasizing that even volunteer roles can build crucial "organization, communication, and leadership skills." Gaining experience, whether through internships or "analyst type of role in a tech organization," is key to developing the necessary soft skills and technical expertise.
Entry-Level Jobs, Project Management, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Volunteer Experience
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Anne Nguyen
Health IT Project Manager
Top 10 Hospital in the Nation
UC Irvine
UCI Irvine, Masters of Public Health
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Technology
Operations and Project Management
LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions such as associate, analyst, or project coordinator roles are available for undergraduates.
2. Volunteering or working as a coordinator in an office, hospital, or club setting helps develop essential soft skills like organization, communication, accountability, and leadership.
3. To get into health IT tech specifically, consider analyst roles in tech organizations or internships involving projects in your area of interest
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
As an undergrad, you might consider associate, analyst, or project coordinator jobs. Even volunteering as a coordinator in an office, at a hospital, or in a club officer position would be really useful.
This experience helps you develop skills like organization, communication, accountability, and leadership. Even if it doesn't go on your resume, having the experience, whether through volunteering or working at a clinic, will give you the soft skills for your career.
If you want to get into tech specifically, you might want to find an analyst role in a tech organization. You could also get an internship where you work on projects related to your area of interest. That's my advice.