Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1800
General Healthcare Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
General Healthcare Administration officers manage the business, personnel, policy, and operational functions that support healthcare delivery. They coordinate 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
Common Certifications
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-700: National Incident Management System
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.