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Medical and Health Services Managers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$117,960	61400	28.5%
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$117,960

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

61400

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

28.5%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-the-Job Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Detailed Work Activities

Evaluate employee performance.
Supervise employees.
Develop organizational goals or objectives.
Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
Conduct employee training programs.
Hire personnel.
Recruit personnel.
Develop computer or information systems.
Maintain operational records.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Direct financial operations.
Prepare operational budgets.
Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.
Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
Monitor resources.
Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
Prepare operational progress or status reports.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Conduct employee training programs.
Manage human resources activities.
Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
Monitor facilities or operational systems.
Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Conduct employee training programs.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

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.
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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