Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1800 General Healthcare Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A general healthcare administration officer manages the business, personnel, policy, and operational functions that support healthcare delivery. The officer coordinates resources and services across clinics, hospitals, and medical organizations.
Core Skills
- healthcare operations management
- clinical workflow coordination
- healthcare budgeting
- regulatory compliance
- staffing and workforce planning
- performance measurement
- policy development
- risk management
- executive briefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Finance and Accounting
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
Also Common
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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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