Occupation · SOC 11-9111
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.
Median wage
$117,960
$69,680–$219,080
Projected growth
+23.2%
Faster than average
Annual openings
14,290
per year
Employed (US)
565,840
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
1,539 mapped
Core skills
SpeakingCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningWritingTime Management
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and Training
Technology & tools
Compliance softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareDocument management softwareMedical softwareCategorization or classification software
Representative tasks
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maDevelop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as persoPlan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, includin
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Staff schedules and shift assignments — review and distribute under supervisor guidance within a single clinical department.Computerized record management systems — enter and retrieve personnel activity data under direct oversight in a health care facility.Health care regulations and policy updates — identify and summarize relevant changes to present to a supervising manager.Medical and administrative staff communications — relay instructions and document outcomes using established protocols in a hospital or clinic setting.Budget reports and expenditure logs — compile routine financial data under direction to support departmental fiscal reporting.Compliance software and document management tools — operate with guidance to maintain accurate patient and personnel records.Recruitment postings and applicant screening materials — prepare according to HR templates under supervision in a health services organization.Resource utilization data — collect and organize staffing, bed, and equipment usage figures for review by senior management.Meeting agendas and written correspondence — draft clearly using standard formats to support departmental administrative operations.Advances in medical technology and health insurance policy — monitor assigned information sources and flag relevant developments to department leadership.
developing
Clinical and clerical personnel — supervise day-to-day work activities with reduced oversight across an assigned unit or department.Staff scheduling systems — configure and maintain shift assignments based on workload, space, and equipment availability in a multi-unit facility.Departmental budget cycles — coordinate routine planning, track authorized expenditures, and prepare periodic financial reports for administrator review.Personnel onboarding and training programs — implement established curricula and evaluate staff performance outcomes within a health care setting.Computerized record management systems — maintain and troubleshoot database entries to ensure data integrity for personnel and operational reporting.Resource utilization metrics — monitor inpatient bed occupancy, diagnostic service volumes, and staffing ratios to flag inefficiencies to leadership.Interdepartmental coordination — facilitate communication between nursing, technical, and support staff to sustain smooth daily operations in a clinical environment.Health care compliance requirements — apply current government regulations and accreditation standards to departmental workflows and documentation practices.Candidate interviews and hiring decisions — conduct structured evaluations and recommend selections in collaboration with HR and senior management.Operational problem-solving — assess recurring service delivery issues and implement corrective actions within scope of authority in a hospital or outpatient setting.
proficient
Multi-disciplinary health care teams — direct, evaluate, and optimize performance of medical, nursing, technical, and support personnel across an entire facility or service line.Comprehensive health services programs — plan, implement, and administer clinical and administrative initiatives aligned with organizational quality and patient care goals.Fiscal operations — conduct full-cycle budget development, authorize expenditures, establish service rates, and oversee financial reporting for a health care organization.Complex staffing decisions — resolve non-routine personnel challenges including performance management, conflict resolution, and workforce restructuring in high-stakes clinical environments.Enterprise record management infrastructure — design and oversee computerized data systems that support personnel, operational, and regulatory reporting requirements.Strategic resource allocation — analyze capacity data for beds, equipment, and staff to drive evidence-based decisions on capital investment and service expansion.Regulatory and policy compliance — interpret evolving government mandates, payer policy changes, and accreditation standards and embed them into organizational procedures.Organizational recruitment and talent development — lead end-to-end hiring processes and design training frameworks that build long-term workforce capability.Cross-functional negotiation and persuasion — broker agreements between clinical departments, vendors, insurers, and administrative stakeholders to advance facility objectives.Technology adoption — evaluate and champion implementation of medical software, compliance platforms, and data management systems to improve operational efficiency.
advanced
Organizational vision and strategic direction — set multi-year health services priorities and align departmental goals with system-wide mission across a large health care enterprise.Senior leadership teams — develop, mentor, and evaluate manager-level personnel to build institutional bench strength and succession pipelines.System-wide fiscal strategy — establish budgetary frameworks, approve major capital expenditures, and guide financial performance across multiple facilities or business units.Governance and regulatory relationships — represent the organization before boards, accreditation bodies, and government agencies to shape policy compliance at an enterprise level.Transformational workforce programs — architect enterprise recruitment, retention, and leadership development strategies that address system-level talent gaps in health care markets.Cross-organizational partnerships — negotiate high-stakes contracts, mergers, and service agreements with payers, academic institutions, and community health entities.Innovation and technology strategy — sponsor adoption of emerging medical technology, analytics platforms, and digital health solutions to position the organization competitively.Organizational culture and performance standards — instill values of quality, safety, and equity throughout clinical and administrative operations at an executive level.Crisis and adaptive leadership — lead institution-wide responses to public health emergencies, regulatory investigations, or major operational disruptions with decisive judgment.Health care systems thinking — synthesize advances in medicine, economics, law, and data science to drive evidence-informed policy decisions that improve population health outcomes.
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