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 Include:

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 managed.
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.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +31.7%

National: +28.5%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$110,680.00

State

$121,610.00

Regional

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Career Cluster:

Health Science

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

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Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 46.43%
Master's Degree = 21.43%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 10.71%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 7.14%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 3.57%
Some College Courses = 3.57%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. = 3.57%
Post-Doctoral Training = 3.57%

Related Work Experience

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 37.04%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 25.93%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 11.11%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 7.41%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.41%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 7.41%
Over 10 years = 3.70%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 25.93%
Up to and including 1 month = 18.52%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 18.52%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.11%
None = 7.41%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 7.41%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 7.41%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 3.70%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 33.33%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 18.52%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.81%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 14.81%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.41%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.41%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.70%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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 managed.
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.
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.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Desktop computers
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Personal computers
Scanners

Technologies Include:

Accounting software

NDCLytec software
Intuit QuickBooks software

Analytical or scientific software

SPSS software
Relative Values for Physicians software
CliniTrend software
DxCG RiskSmart
Expert Health Data Programming Vitalnet

Calendar and scheduling software

AcuStaf Software
API Healthcare ActiveStaffer
e-MDs Schedule

Categorization or classification software

American Medical Association CodeManager
Yost Engineering CodeSearch Pro
ColorSoft AutoMatch

Charting software

Charting software
e-MDs Chart

Compliance software

3DGrid HIPAA Checkup

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft Access
Database software
Dental Common Access System DENCAS
Structured query language SQL

Document management software

Nuance PaperPort Professional
Current Professional Terminology CPT software
e-MDs DocMan

Electronic mail software

IBM Lotus Notes
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

ConceptDraw software
Graphics software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Inventory management software

Inventory management software

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Bed Management Suite
TeleTracking PreAdmit-Tracking

Medical software

Kodak Dental Systems Kodak SOFTDENT Practice management software PMS
MedFORCE Technologies WorkFLOW
MEDITECH Medical and Practice Management MPM Suite
Cerner ProFile
Misys Healthcare Systems Misys Tiger
Misys Healthcare Systems software
CareCentric MestaMed software
Emdeon HealthPro
Alteer Office
Elekta Impac Practice Management Software
e-MDs Bill

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Contract management software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Transaction security and virus protection software

ArticSoft FileAssurity

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

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Additional Resources

Information about undergraduate and graduate academic programs in this field is available from:

Association of University Programs in Health Administration
730 11th St. NW.
Washington, DC 20001-4510
http://www.aupha.org

For a list of accredited graduate programs in medical and health services administration contact:

Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration
730 11th St. NW.
Washington, DC 20001-4510
http://www.cahme.org/

For information about career opportunities in long-term care administration contact:

American College of Health Care Administrators
1800 Diagonal Rd.
Suite 355
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.achca.org

For information about career opportunities in medical group practices and ambulatory care management contact:

Medical Group Management Association
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306

For information about medical and healthcare office managers contact:

Professional Association of Health Care Office Management
461 East Ten Mile Rd.
Pensacola, FL 32534-9712
http://www.pahcom.com

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
92.00	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
84.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
80.50	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
77.75	Personnel and Human Resources	Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
73.25	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
69.75	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
67.00	Administrative	Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
60.25	Medicine and Dentistry	Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
59.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
58.00	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
57.50	Economics and Accounting	Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
55.25	Psychology	Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
54.50	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
78.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
75.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
75.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
75.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
75.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
75.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
75.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
72.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
72.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
72.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
72.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
68.75	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
68.75	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
65.50	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
65.50	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
56.25	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
56.25	Management of Financial Resources	Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
56.25	Management of Material Resources	Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
81.25	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
62.50	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56.25	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
90.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
89.00	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
88.50	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
87.50	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
87.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
86.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
85.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
84.00	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
83.00	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
83.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
82.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
82.25	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
82.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
81.25	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
79.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
79.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
78.75	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
78.50	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
78.50	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
77.75	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
76.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
76.00	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
74.00	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
74.00	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
72.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
72.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
71.25	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
69.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
68.50	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
63.50	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
56.25	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
56.25	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
51.75	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
95.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
93.75	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
93.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
92.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
89.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
88.50	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
87.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
86.50	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
86.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
85.25	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
83.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
80.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
80.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
79.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
72.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
71.50	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
83.33	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
83.33	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
77.83	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
66.67	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
61.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
98.60	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
98.60	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
97.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
96.40	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
92.20	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
87.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
85.00	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
82.20	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
82.20	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
81.40	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
79.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
78.60	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
77.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
75.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
74.80	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
74.20	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
74.20	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
70.80	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
70.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
68.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
67.80	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
67.40	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
60.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
59.20	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
57.20	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?
50.80	Exposed to Disease or Infections	How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
50.80	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$67,900.00	$110,680.00	$157,640.00
Virginia	$76,630.00	$121,610.00	$157,180.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$103,800.00	$138,130.00	$194,090.00
Bay Consortium	$83,370.00	$119,990.00	$155,670.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$84,340.00	$123,230.00	$167,370.00
Central VA/Region2000	$78,250.00	$112,620.00	$156,430.00
Crater Area	$82,900.00	$118,180.00	$140,130.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$78,540.00	$115,350.00	$160,340.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$62,300.00	$95,370.00	$122,880.00
Northern Virginia	$97,780.00	$128,780.00	$171,370.00
Piedmont Workforce	$82,880.00	$123,400.00	$161,910.00
Shenandoah Valley	$81,240.00	$124,290.00	$157,970.00
South Central	$77,220.00	$104,970.00	$143,940.00
Southwestern Virginia	$67,810.00	$100,070.00	$124,760.00
West Piedmont	$72,220.00	$102,180.00	$133,170.00
Western Virginia	$82,110.00	$108,350.00	$148,220.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	562,700	723,300	+28.5%
Virginia	9,617	12,670	+31.7%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	310	411	+32.6%
Bay Consortium	189	260	+37.6%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	1,320	1,735	+31.4%
Central VA/Region2000	251	294	+17.1%
Crater Area	159	205	+28.9%
Greater Peninsula	526	662	+25.9%
Hampton Roads	1,144	1,461	+27.7%
New River/Mt. Rogers	271	342	+26.2%
Northern Virginia	2,157	2,929	+35.8%
Piedmont Workforce	445	582	+30.8%
Shenandoah Valley	437	583	+33.4%
South Central	133	166	+24.8%
Southwestern Virginia	127	144	+13.4%
West Piedmont	143	183	+28.0%
Western Virginia	570	700	+22.8%

* - Estimated

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Clinical Laboratory
Emergency Medicine
Environmental Health Services
Executive Medicine
Health Services Administration
Medical Care and Treatment, General
Occupational Medicine
Other Biomedical Science and Allied Health Officers
Preventive Medicine
Public Health Dentistry
Aerospace Medical Service
Health Care Specialist
Hospital Corpsman

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Working with Computers	4.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.5
Coaching and Developing Others	4.5
Getting Information	4.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Analyzing Data or Information	4.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Processing Information	4.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	4.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.5
Developing and Building Teams	4.5
Training and Teaching Others	4.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	4.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	4.0
Staffing Organizational Units	4.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Performing Administrative Activities	4.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	4.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.5
Selling or Influencing Others	3.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	2.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.5
Handling and Moving Objects	2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5

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Titles

Assisted Living Administrator
Assisted Living Manager
Business Director
Cancer Center Director
Chief Hospital Administrator
Chief of Staff
Client Services Director
Clinic Director
Clinical Director
Clinical Services Director
Clinical Supervisor
Community Health Nursing Director
Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services
Dental Laboratory Manager
Department Supervisor
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 Coordinator
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 Information Managers
Health Services Administrator
Health Services Director
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 Administrative Director
Laboratory Director
Laboratory Manager
Long Term Care Administrator
Medical and Health Information Manager
Medical Care Administrator
Medical Director
Medical Office Administrator
Medical Office Coordinator
Medical Office Manager
Medical Officer
Medical Practice Manager
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
Speech and Hearing Therapy Director
Venereal Disease Control Head
Volunteer Services Director
Wellness Director
Wellness Manager

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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