A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
Health Sciences
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Health Sciences Industry
Medical and Health Services Managers
Average
$102,790
ANNUAL
$49.42
HOURLY
Entry Level
$58,780
ANNUAL
$28.26
HOURLY
Mid Level
$94,520
ANNUAL
$45.44
HOURLY
Expert Level
$161,510
ANNUAL
$77.65
HOURLY
Medical and Health Services Managers
11,670
Projected job openings through 2030
Medical and Health Services Managers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Case manager
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Health Services Manager
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Health Services Manager
Supporting Programs
Medical and Health Services Managers
Medical and Health Services Managers
01
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
02
Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
03
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.
04
Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
05
Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
06
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
07
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.
08
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
09
Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
10
Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
Health Sciences
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