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.
- Tasks
- 18 tasks17 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 11-9111.00SOC 2018: 11-9111
What the work is made of
17 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.Core taskTask 46Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 2. Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.Core taskTask 49Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 3. 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.Core taskTask 58Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 4. Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.Core taskTask 51Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 5. Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.Core taskTask 55Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 6. Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.Core taskTask 52Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 7. 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.Core taskTask 54Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 8. Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.Core taskTask 48Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 9. Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.Core taskTask 56Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 10. Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.Core taskTask 53Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 11. Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.Core taskTask 47Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 12. Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.Core taskTask 50Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 13. Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.Core taskTask 61Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 14. Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.Core taskTask 57Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 15. Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.Core taskTask 62Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 16. 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.Core taskTask 59Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 17. Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.Core taskTask 63Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 18. Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.Supplemental taskTask 60Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2022
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-9111
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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