Coast Guard Rating · Medical
MED Medical Administration
Overview
Medical Administration Chief Warrant Officers plan, supervise, and coordinate health service facility administration while managing medical and dental personnel. They maintain medical information databases, oversee budgets and equipment acquisition, organize records for compliance, and serve as local privacy and security officials.
Core Skills
- medical facility administration
- medical and dental staff supervision
- health information management and records oversight
- medical information systems and databases administration
- budgeting and resource management for healthcare
- equipment and supplies acquisition and lifecycle management
- regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness
- process improvement in clinical operations
- policy development and implementation
- data analysis and healthcare reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apple macOS
- Google Docs
Civilian Career Paths
- Administration
- IT Management
- Human Resources
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)
Career Growth
- Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)
- Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM)
- Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)
Also Common
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
What the Work Involves
- Supervise the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.
- Resolve customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
- Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
- Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance.
- Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems.
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Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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