Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Work Activities
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Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
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Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
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Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
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Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
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Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
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Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
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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.
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Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
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Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
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Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
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Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.
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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.
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Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
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Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
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Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
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Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
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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.
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Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Currently Employed
15,550
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Yearly Projected Openings
1,540
- Education
Bachelor's degree
- Work Experience
Less than 5 years work experience
- Training
No on-the-job training
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Enterprising:
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Integrity
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Dependability
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Cooperation
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Leadership
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Scanners
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Personal computers
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Notebook computers
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Desktop computers
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Medical software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Categorization or classification software
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Analytical or scientific software
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InDemand occupations are considered a priority
by the state of Ohio.
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Bright Outlook occupations will grow rapidly in the next few years, have a large number of openings, or are new and emerging careers.
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Apprenticeships are available for this occupation. These programs can help you get hands-on experience and build your skills.
