Army
MEDICAL

MOS

70A

Health Care Administration

Description

Plans, directs, and coordinates administrative activities in a variety of medical treatment settings. Reviews organization activities and recommends changes in, or better utilization of facilities, services, and staff. Advises the commander on matters pertaining to health care delivery. Is the principal adviser to the commander on matters pertaining to the standards prescribed by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Duties are performed in MTOE/TDA organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS.

Core Skills

  • healthcare IT governance and strategy
  • IT project and program management
  • requirements gathering and prioritization
  • process improvement and workflow redesign
  • data analysis and reporting
  • EHR implementation and optimization oversight
  • 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
  • business continuity and contingency planning
  • performance metrics and KPI tracking
  • training and education program oversight

Common Certifications

  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
  • Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (cHAP)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
  • Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • IT MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • PUBLIC HEALTH

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