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Management

Medical and Health Services Managers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Medical and Health Services Managers

Median pay

$117,960
Median annual pay for Medical and Health Services Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

23.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

62,100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

616,200
Estimated U.S. employment for Medical and Health Services Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+142,900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Monitoring
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Administration and Management
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Personnel and Human Resources
  5. 5Education and Training
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Written Comprehension
  3. 3Deductive Reasoning
  4. 4Inductive Reasoning
  5. 5Oral Expression
  6. 6Problem Sensitivity

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Realistic
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Leadership Orientation
  3. 3Attention to Detail
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Adaptability

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Working with Computers
  3. 3Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  4. 4Coaching and Developing Others
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Representative 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.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandOracle PeopleSoft · hot technologyMEDITECH software · hot technologyEpic Systems · hot technologyFacebook · hot technologyGoogle Docs · hot technologyGoogle Sheets · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologyHenry Schein Dentrix · hot technology

Sources

BLS provides national pay, employment, and projections. O*NET provides skills, interests, preparation, tasks, work context, and tools.