description
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
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details
Currently Employed:
1,690
Projected Annual Job Openings:
190
Typical Hourly Wage:
$50.45 - $83.78
Typical Annual Salary:
$104,930 - $174,270
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Bachelor's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
Less than 5 years work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
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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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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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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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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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Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
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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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Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
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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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tools & technology
Tools:
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Desktop computers
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Notebook computers
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Personal computers
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Scanners
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Categorization or classification software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Medical software
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