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Essential Guidelines for Externship Success and Job Readiness in Healthcare

This guide covers fundamental aspects of professionalism and dependability expected during a healthcare externship. Key responsibilities include maintaining a well-groomed appearance, punctuality, and a positive attitude. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding personal strengths, weaknesses, and career goals. Job search techniques are discussed, including effective resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and the significance of networking. Additionally, certification and continued education are highlighted as crucial for success in the medical field.

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Essential Guidelines for Externship Success and Job Readiness in Healthcare

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  1. AMA 112 Credentials and Employment

  2. Externship • Responsibilities - dependability - professionalism - well groomed • Guidelines for Success - procedural performance – have all entry level skills - preparedness – transportation, family considerations, finances - attendance – be punctual, dependable, reliable - appearance – clean, neat, minimal jewelry and makeup, hair up, no perfume - attitude – team player, adaptability, flexibility, admit errors, anticipate tasks and do them, do not make derogatory remarks or be a know-it- all, be enthusiastic

  3. Employment Goals • Study your strengths and weaknesses • Know where you want to work • Know where you want to be in 2-5 years • Be able to sell yourself • Use self-analysis and work on weaknesses and strengths

  4. Finding a Job • Internet • Employment Agencies • School Placement Offices • Medical Facilities • Private Offices • Temp Agencies • Networking

  5. Applying for a Job • Follow directions on all applications • Be distinctive from all other applicants • Resume • Cover letter • Portfolio

  6. Resume • One page: functional or chronological • Use action words • Key info such as address, telephone number etc… • Skills and strengths • Education • Affiliations and Volunteer work • Experience • References – be sure to ask them permission • Black ink, good paper, regular type, nice layout • Be honest

  7. Cover Letter • Brief • Meaningful • Mention the job itself • State your goal if pertains to job • Address to correct person • Correct formatting and good quality paper • 1st paragraph state position, 2nd paragraph stress your skills, 3rd paragraph request interview

  8. Employment Applications • Read completely first • Follow instructions exactly • Answer all questions, leave no blanks, put N/A if necessary • Put ‘negotiable’ in wage line • Reason for leaving previous job; be positive “to explore new career direction” • Type or print legibly • Use black ink • Attach resume and cover letter to application if necessary

  9. Portfolio • Pens • Notepad • Social Security Card • Immunization Record • Copies of your resume • Letters of reference • References and contact info • Job application filled out for reference • Certificates • Special training info • Awards

  10. Achieved Assisted Attained Conducted Created Developed Directed Established Implemented Maintained Operated Organized Participated Performed Planned Prepared Solved Systemized Action Words

  11. Interviews • Practice • Stand out, be special Possess: • Technical skills • Confidentiality • Human relations skills • Communications skills • Find out about the facility you are applying to, think of questions to ask and write them down • Anticipate questions that will be asked of you and prepare answers • Dress appropriately • Do not be late • Send a follow-up thank you letter

  12. Common Interview Questions • Tell me about yourself. • What are your strengths/weaknesses? • Why do you want the position? • What are your short/long term goals? • Why did you leave your previous position? • What salary rate are you looking for? • How do you handle pressure? • Do you work better alone or as part of a team? • How do you handle conflict? • What did you like best/least about your previous job?

  13. Certification & Recertification • Be a lifelong learner – stay abreast of new technologies, procedures, medications, legal issues, etc… • Take the CMA exam – this proves you have a high standard and level of education recognized nationally • Recertify – keep up your credential; attend seminars, chapter meetings, CMA Magazine CEU’s, or retake the exam

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