Navy Rating · Medical
230X Special Duty Officer-Healthcare Clinician, Healthcare Scientist, and Healthcare Administration
Overview
A Special Duty Officer in healthcare serves in administrator, clinician, or scientist positions within the Medical Service Corps. The officer routinely takes assignments from multiple tracks to broaden professional experience.
Core Skills
- healthcare operations and administration
- clinical and scientific program management
- data analysis and reporting
- policy development and implementation
- regulatory and compliance management
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- project and portfolio management
- training and staff development
- strategic planning and execution
- budgeting and resource management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- Administration
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
- ACRP Project Manager (ACRP-PM)
- Certification in Clinical Engineering (CCE)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
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 Education Specialists
- Regulatory Affairs 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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