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.

Sample of reported job titles: Cancer Center Director, Clinical Director, Health Information Management Director (HIM Director), Health Information Manager (HIM Manager), Healthcare System Director, Medical Records Director, Medical Records Manager, Mental Health Program Manager, Nurse Manager, Nursing Director

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks Save Table: XLSX CSV

ImportanceCategoryTask
86
 
Core
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
83
 
Core
Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
80
 
Core
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.
79
 
Core
Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
79
 
Core
Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
78
 
Core
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
78
 
Core
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.
77
 
Core
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
77
 
Core
Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
76
 
Core
Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
74
 
Core
Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.
73
 
Core
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
71
 
Core
Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
70
 
Core
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
68
 
Core
Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
63
 
Core
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.
60
 
Core
Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
69
 
Supplemental
Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.

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Worker Requirements

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:

  • 46%
     
    responded: Bachelor’s degree required
  • 21%
     
    responded: Master’s degree required
  • 11%
     
    responded: Associate’s degree required

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Worker Characteristics

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Occupational InterestInterest
78
 
Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
77
 
Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
54
 
Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

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Workforce Characteristics

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2023)
$53.21 hourly, $110,680 annual
State wages
Local wages
Employment (2022)
509,500 employees
Projected growth (2022-2032)
Much faster than average (9% or higher)
Projected job openings (2022-2032)
54,700
State trends
Top industries (2022)
Health Care and Social Assistance (74% employed in this sector)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site and 2022-2032 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

State job openings
Local job openings

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