Air Force
MEDICAL

AFSC

41AX

Health Services Administrator/Hospital Administrator

Description

Part of providing first-rate medical care is ensuring the facilities and care practices are equally as good. Handling the overall business management of healthcare facilities, Health Services and Hospital Administrators ensure that the services provided are the best possible. From minimizing costs to hiring the appropriate medical staff, these professionals utilize a wide set of skills and knowledge to keep our care facilities among the nation’s best.

Core Skills

  • healthcare operations management
  • IT and EHR governance participation
  • data-driven decision making
  • budgeting and financial management
  • process improvement and workflow design
  • policy development and compliance
  • vendor and contract management
  • stakeholder communication and briefing
  • project and program management
  • risk management
  • staff leadership and supervision
  • performance metrics and reporting
  • strategic planning
  • change management

Common Certifications

  • Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
  • Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (cHAP)
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
  • Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • PUBLIC HEALTH
  • IT MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION

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