SS2000: Week 5 Assignment A
How do I communicate to employers that I am the right candidate for an open position?

		This assignment helps you apply your knowledge from this week’s module and textbook readings.
	Over the last four weeks you’ve been developing important skills related to the job search. If you have not started the job search already, you will soon begin the process of looking for a position in your field of study. When you interview for a position, you will need to explain to an employer why you are a good fit for the role. In order to do so, you will need to make connections between your résumé and the job description. In this assignment you will practice the skill of making connections.

What’s Needed
To complete this assignment you will need to look at your résumé and the job description below. Finish the assignment and upload to this week’s assignment dropbox. 

Part A – Technical (Hard) Skills
For each of the job duties below, describe the hard skills/technical knowledge you possess that will help you perform it. Each answer should consist of 1 to 2 complete sentences. An example has been provided for you. 

Job Duty	Hard Skill/Technical Knowledge
Inputting updated information into system.	EXAMPLE: I learned Greenway and other patient software during my classes at UMA.
Setting up office for daily operation by turning on computers, ensuring schedules are printed, and retrieving voice mail messages.	Type answer here
Verifying patient data.	Type answer here
Assembling/creating charts for new patients.	Type answer here
For billing purposes, enter charges for daily reconciliation.	Type answer here
Constructing insurance copies for proper insurance verification.	Type answer here

Part B – Soft Skills
For each of the job duties below, describe the soft skills you possess that will help you perform it. Each answer should consist of 1 to 2 complete sentences. An example has been provided for you. 

Job Duty	Soft Skills
Communicating with practitioners clearly and accurately.	EXAMPLE: I have great interpersonal skills from working in fast food restaurants where I had to give instructions to employees.
Handling patient concerns.	Type answer here
Communicating in a cordial, professional manner with patients via phone and in person.	Type answer here
Providing back up to all front office positions: check in, check out, and medical records.	Type answer here
Assisting patients via scheduling to obtain appointment as a first time patient and handling of reschedule list when necessary.	Type answer here
Maintaining correspondence, including: progress notes and new patient packets.	Type answer here

Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned this week to help you respond to the question below. You may choose to respond in writing or by recording a video!

How has your degree at UMA prepared you for a position in your field of study? How has this class prepared you to explain your qualifications (soft and hard skills) to an employer?