Air Force AFSC · Medical
41AX Health Services Administrator
Overview
Health services and hospital administrators manage the business operations of health care facilities and oversee care practices. They work to minimize costs, hire appropriate medical staff, and ensure facilities provide the best possible services.
Core Skills
- healthcare operations management
- 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
- staff leadership and supervision
- performance metrics and reporting
- strategic planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (cHAP)
Career Growth
- Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality®
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
- Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP®)
Also Common
- Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP)
What the Work Involves
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
- Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
- 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.
- Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
- Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
Related Occupations
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Health Education Specialists
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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