Sharp Talk

In the August 3rd issue of the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper, readers named Sharp HealthCare as San Diego’s “best health care provider” as well as “best hospital”. Sharp Healthcare’s almost 19,000 nurses, staff, affiliated physicians, and volunteers help every day to earn Sharp HealthCare this recognition. Sharp HealthCare is working to become the best place to receive health care, as well as the best place to work and the best place to practice medicine, as part of The Sharp Experience. This recognition means we’re on the right track, and Sharp’s employees will only improve.

It’s been almost a year and a few months since I started working for Sharp HealthCare, in the Patient Financial Services department. Back when I first started, I was overwhelmed by the amount of learning I had before me, and I was diligently taking notes on everything little thing.

Within a few months, there came a week for the people in my department: PFS Week. It’s actually both PAS and PFS week, Patient Access Services and Patient Financial Services. I didn’t know who too many people were back then, but I think it was probably out PAS/PFS Vice President, Gerilynn, having them out, and verbally thanking each employee for the work they do.

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