Collaboration On The Job
Most business organizations require their employees to collaborate as a team to achieve business outcomes. Health care organizations also rely on teams to reach their outcomes.
Imagine your next job in a health care organization, whether you work in a health care organization now or aspire to work in health care as a result of your program coursework. Watch “Teamwork in Healthcare” to gain real-world insight about communicating in the health care field.
What’s the job you imagined? Briefly describe the job and include the title, a few of the duties you’d expect to perform, and the type of health care organization (e.g., hospital, pharmaceutical or medical equipment sales, manufacturing) you see yourself working in next.
Which people’s roles/job titles would you depend on to accomplish your job?
Which people’s roles/job titles would depend on you to accomplish their jobs?
How do you feel about this interdependence? Why is teamwork important in the health care industry?
Which strategies would you use for effective team communication and collaboration?
Sample Answer
My Healthcare Dream Job: Public Health Outreach Coordinator
While the specific video “Teamwork in Healthcare” is unavailable to me, I can still envision my ideal healthcare job based on the broader context:
Job Title: Public Health Outreach Coordinator
Organization: Community Health Center
Duties:
- Develop and implement community-based health education programs on various topics like nutrition, preventative care, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, community leaders, and social service agencies to address public health needs.
- Conduct outreach and awareness campaigns through workshops, events, and social media to educate and engage diverse populations.
- Partner with schools, churches, and local businesses to expand program reach and access.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback to ensure impact and continuous improvement.