Army MOS · Medical
60A Operational Medicine
Overview
An Operational Medicine Officer plans, establishes, directs, and supervises health delivery activities within military units or research and development settings. The officer may test and evaluate medical aspects of military operations and command a medical unit or installation that cares for sick, injured, or wounded personnel.
Core Skills
- medical operations planning
- health services systems design and evaluation
- policy development and implementation
- clinical and operational risk assessment
- program and project management
- data-driven decision-making
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- research and development coordination
- regulatory and compliance oversight
- budgeting and resource allocation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
- Certified Process Safety Auditor (CPSA): Recertification Only · Funded
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA): Health and Safety
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA): Management System
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
- Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) · Funded
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
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Health Education Specialists
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Social and Community Service Managers
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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