Description
The US Army Health Services Officer plans, directs, manages, administers and participates in the functioning of health care facilities and organizations; advises commanders at all levels on aspects of health care delivery and the management of health care facilities. Participates at all levels of command in establishing and implementing policies and procedures affecting the U.S. Army Health Care Delivery System. Duties are performed in MTOE/TDA organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Core Skills
- healthcare operations management
- strategic planning
- policy development and implementation
- budgeting and resource management
- staff supervision and leadership
- process improvement and Lean principles
- data analysis and performance metrics
- regulatory and accreditation compliance
- risk management
- project management
- stakeholder engagement and communication
- training and staff development
- change management
- contract and vendor management
- documentation and report writing
Common Certifications
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Joint Commission Standards Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Civilian Career Paths
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PUBLIC HEALTH
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