Medical and health services managers plan, direct and coordinate medical and healthcare services and facilities. They may manage large physician group practices or specialize in clinical areas or departments.
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- Medical and Health Services Managers
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What do they typically do
- Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering healthcare services
- Keep up to date on new laws and regulations to make sure that their facility complies with them
- Supervise assistant administrators in facilities that are large enough to need them
- Manage the finances of the facility, such as patient fees and billing
- Create work schedules
- Represent the facility at investor meetings or on governing boards
- Keep and organize records of the facility's services, such as the number of inpatient beds used
- Communicate with members of the medical staff and department heads
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+1.9%
Job Opening
949
Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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