Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Social
Work Values
- Independence
- Working Conditions
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Tasks
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
- Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
- Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
- Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Working with Computers
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Categorization or classification software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Expression
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Medical Staff RecruiterCertifying Organization
American Academy of Medical Management
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Diplomate in Laboratory ManagementCertifying Organization
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Healthcare Facility ManagerCertifying Organization
American Hospital Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-AdvancedCertifying Organization
Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Type
Advanced
Certifying Organization
National Fire Protection Association
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $57,010 |
| Median (50%) | $122,090 |
| High (90%) | 239,200+ |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $94,509 |
| Mid Level | $136,262 |
| Senior Level | $161,747 |
| Expert Level | $225,020 |
Employability
There are currently 562,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 723,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 29%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 29%
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