Army
MEDICAL

MOS

68Z

Chief Medical NCO

Description

(1) The Chief Medical NCO is the principal non-commissioned officer who supervises, and performs related duties as the senior advisor to Commanders, Directors, and Chiefs of Departments and staff agencies on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel. They perform these duties in multifunctional medical and dental treatment facilities, medical staff activities, or in medical units formed under the Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE), or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) concept. <br /><br />(2) The Chief Medical NCO must be qualified in one of the following seven MOS (68E, 68G, 68J, 68M, 68P, 68Q, and 68W) at the grade MSG. Must be knowledgeable in technical mission, responsibilities and operations of all medical functional activities. To include division and higher levels of medical special, general and joint staff sections, large and medium size hospitals, health centers and clinics, battery, company and troop size units, and all levels of echelons for medical organizations to include all major commands. Must be able to plan, coordinate and supervise activities pertaining to unit organization, training, tactical and technical operations.

Core Skills

  • healthcare operations management
  • clinical staff supervision
  • workforce planning and scheduling
  • policy implementation and compliance
  • training and professional development
  • quality improvement and patient safety
  • data‑driven performance management
  • electronic health record oversight
  • budgeting and resource allocation
  • strategic and operational planning
  • interdisciplinary coordination
  • mentoring and coaching
  • conflict resolution
  • written and verbal communication

Common Certifications

  • Certified Medical Manager (CMM)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • IT MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

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