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

Other names for Medical and Health Services Managers: Administrative Officer, Administrator, Assisted Living Administrator, Assisted Living Manager, Business Director, Cancer Center Director, Chief Hospital Administrator, Chief of Staff, Client Services Director, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, Community Health Nursing Director, Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services, Dental Laboratory Manager, Department Supervisor, Director, Director of Administration, Director of Clinic, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Correctional Therapy, Director of Health Services, Director of Nurses, Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing Service, Director of Occupational Therapy, Director of Physical Therapy, Director of Recreation Therapy, Director of Research, Director of Respiratory Therapy, Director of Speech and Hearing Therapy, Director of Volunteer Services, Emergency Medical Service Manager, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, First Aid Director, Health Administrator, Health and Social Service Manager, Health Care Administrator, Health Care Coordinator, Health Care Facility Administrator, Health Care Manager, Health Director, Health Facility Administrator, Health Information Administrator, Health Information Management Director, Health Services Administrator, Health Unit Coordinator, Healthcare Administrator, Healthcare Manager, Hospice Administrator, Hospice Director, Hospice Plan Administrator, Hospice Superintendent, Hospital Administrator, Hospital Director, Hospital Manager, Hospital Plan Administrator, Hospital Superintendent, Hospital Supervisor, Hospital Unit Coordinator, In Service Coordinator, In Service Educator, Laboratory Director, Laboratory Manager, Long Term Care Administrator, Manager, Medical Care Administrator, Medical Director, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Office Coordinator, Medical Officer, Medical Records Administrator, Medical Records Manager, Medical Records Supervisor, Medical Supervisor, Medicine and Health Service Manager, Mental Health Program Manager, Morgue Keeper, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Manager, Nurses Superintendent, Nursing Administrator, Nursing Home Administrator, Nursing Home Manager, Nursing Service Administrator, Nursing Service Director, Nursing Services Manager, Nutrition Services Manager, Occupational Health Nursing Director, Occupational Therapy Director, Office Manager, Outpatient Services Director, Patient Relations Director, Practice Administrator, Program Director, Program Manager, Public Health Administrator, Public Health Director, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Quarantine Officer, Research Director, Residential Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy Director, Superintendent, Venereal Disease Control Head, Volunteer Services Director, Wellness Director, Wellness Manager,

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

• Desktop computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Scanners

Human resources software

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Project management software

Inventory management software

Office suite software

Accounting software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Word processing software

Charting software

Calendar and scheduling software

Spreadsheet software

Document management software

Categorization or classification software

Data base user interface and query software

Analytical or scientific software

Compliance software

Medical software

Internet browser software

Transaction security and virus protection software

Electronic mail software