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Jonathan Mundt                                                               After serving for 10 years in the U.S. Army as an
                                                                                           automated logistical specialist, I decided to pursue a
              Medical Assistant Program                                                    career in the medical field. I found Pima Medical Institute,
              Health Care Administration Program                                           enrolled in the Medical Assistant (MA) program and after
                                                                                           only six weeks, I quit. Transitioning from the military to
              Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Program                    going back to school was really tough for me. One day,
              Colorado Springs & Online Campuses                                           I stopped back at the school and one of my instructors
                                                                                           encouraged me to come back. I decided to give it one
              Graduated 2016, 2017, 2021                                                   more shot and ended up loving the hands-on training.
                                                                                           Heading into a new job as an MA, I felt ready and
                                                                                           prepared.




                                                                                               After only five years, I’ve
                                                                                               experienced incredible growth in my


                                                                                               new career.



                                                                                           Soon after starting my job, I enrolled in Pima Medical’s
                                                                                           Health Care Administration (HCA) program. I had a
                                                                                           family to support and needed to work full time, and the
                                                                                           online program allowed me to do both. Shortly after
                                                                                           completing my associate degree, I was offered a job as a
                                                                                           Test Management Manager at North Colorado Medical
                                                                                           Center (NCMC) with Banner Health in Greeley, Colorado.
                                                                                           There, I manage the inpatient phlebotomists, the
                                                                                           processing department and the outpatient lab. About
                                                                                           a year into this position, I enrolled in Pima Medical’s
                                                                                           online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
                                                                                           program. Since I am responsible for recruiting, hiring
                                                                                           and training for the lab, I found the classes to be very
                                                                                           applicable and it has made me a better leader.

                                                                                           After only five years, I’ve experienced incredible growth
                                                                                           in my new career. I’m even an assistant phlebotomy
                                                                                           instructor at my local community college. I am so grateful
                                                                                           for Pima Medical! Without the wonderful instructors who
                                                                                           encouraged me, I wouldn’t have a career I love.



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