On Purpose with Jaennika James

If you've ever wondered what healthcare administration even is, this episode is for you.

I'm breaking it down:

• What healthcare administration actually is — and why it matters

• Common misconceptions — like thinking you need an MBA or clinical background to get started

• 5 signs this career path might be perfect for you

Jaennika has over 10 years of experience in the field and brings so much clarity to how healthcare administration can impact entire communities, not just single patients. She explains how this career goes way beyond hospital walls — it's about strategy, systems, and real impact.

So if you've ever felt called to healthcare but don't see yourself in scrubs, you might just be in the right place.

Tune in and find out if this field is your next big move.

In this special birthday episode of the On Purpose Podcast, host Jaennika reflects on key life and career lessons learned over the past five years. Drawing from her extensive experience as a woman leader in healthcare, over the past five years she has learned the importance of advocating for oneself, distinguishing between wants and shoulds, upholding personal values, setting boundaries, and viewing time as energy. She also shares how important it is to live a purpose-driven life and career, emphasizing that you are more than your job title. Engage with Jaennika's thoughtful guidance to navigate your healthcare career with clarity and purpose.

Resources referenced: Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin

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Today I am breaking down three mistakes you are making in your healthcare administration job hunt! I also give you some nsights as to why it is important to NOT make these mistakes so that you are not wasting your time in the job hunting process! You've already invested so much time and money in committing to the pathway for healthcare administration and it is important to be strategic and have an intentional approach when you are in the job hunting! Whether you are just new to the field and trying to get a job, or even mid-career and looking to level up, this episode is for you!

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Look forwrad to connecting with you all!

Are you considering or trying to figure out which Masters Program to choose to advance your career in healthcare administration?

Then you will want to listen to this episode--I breakdown at a high-level which each one is; what kind of courses you can anticipate to take and my personal advice on how to narrow the BEST choice for you and for your career in healthcare administration!

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In this episode I have a real talk conversation on things that have been on my mind lately with about finding clarity in your career in healthcare administration. To me, it all comes down to this question of DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?

And if you don't, you need to know so that you can get more clarity of your career trajectory and where you need to focus your efforts in the short and long-term.

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I never knew "healthcare strategy" existed and now I am a healthcare strategy consultant! I break down at a high-level what my day-to-day is as a healthcare strategy consultant, the enviornment I work in and the top must-have skills to be successful in this role. By sharing this, you will get more insight on what this role is and if it may or may not be right for you!

Hope you find this helpful to know if this is a role you may want in your future. If so or not, please drop in my DMs on IG @Jaennika.James and let's chat about where you are and how we can get there!

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Today, I go one level deeper into example roles and responsibilities in Healthcare Administration Strategy and Operations. I breakdown some common roles you may encounter while job hunting and share characteristics of the general enviornment that you may encounter in both strategy and operations. I also share some key search terms you can flag and be on the lookout for yourself when hunting for a job in either healthcare administration strategy or operations.

Knowing the difference between the two can help you decide which area you want to focus in on this season of your life and/or where you may want to to transition into in the future!

Now that you know the difference between the two and if you have any specific questions, contact me on IG @Jaennika.James and I can provide more personalized insight into your questions, look forward to chatting with you!

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In Today's episode I breakdown the difference between healthcare strategy and healthcare operations. I give examples of healthcare strategy and operations in simple ways and share how knowing the characteristics and the differences between both can help gain clarity in what areas to work in within your healthcare administration journey.

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THREE quick TO-DO's on when you start a new role in healthcare administration!

Honestly starting a new role can be super scary and intimidating, but grounding myself with these three things, helped map out my goals for the first 90 days of my role. Hope you find this helpful, you can always revisit this episode when starting new!

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Today I am sharing with you all where the heck have I been? From pregnancy, maternity leave, motherhood, postpartum, crazy life changes to now a new job!

I am beyond excited to bring you along with me in this new transition and share with you the THREE quesitons that I asked myself when making this decision and transition! If there is anything you get from this episode, I want you to hone in on those three questions. If you are in transition or navigating change, hope this episodes gives you clarity you might need and inspires you to TAKE YOUR SHOT!!

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