Army MOS · Medical
70A Health Care Administration
Overview
Health care administration officers plan, direct, and coordinate administrative activities in medical treatment settings. They review facilities, services, staffing, and organizational activities and advise commanders on health care delivery and Joint Commission standards.
Core Skills
- process improvement and workflow redesign
- data analysis and reporting
- vendor and contract management
- risk management and compliance
- policy development and enforcement
- budgeting and resource allocation
- stakeholder communication and change management
- team leadership and staff development
- quality management and accreditation support
- performance metrics and KPI tracking
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Administration
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
- Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
- Certified Home Care & Hospice Executive (CHCE)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) · Funded
- HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) · Funded
- Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)
- Certified Medical Audit Specialists (CMAS)
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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