CalOptima demonstrates public service at the very basic core in the mission and purpose of the organization. They are a company that serves the general (MediCal and Medicare) population of Orange County. The setting of Orange county is more suburban than urban, but is a large area that accounts for many cities north and south with 5 different languages spoken. Public service in my perspective is the ability to serve a community within any industry that is supported through the state or federal government. With that perspective CalOptima fits that description as they are fiscally as well as regulated by the state government per federal requirements to provide public healthcare to the specific population when requirements are met per the member.
I also believe that this internship has been one of the greatest experiences I can have as my planned degree is public service and public policy with a concentration in business. In interning with such a large public agency I have been able to gain real world experience in the operations of how public agencies work and support their community. This internship has confirmed that I would like a career that includes public service in any given field. I look forward to learning even more after I graduate!
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