Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
CLINICIAN Healthcare Clinician
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Healthcare clinicians provide direct patient care, evaluate health conditions, and support diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. They may coordinate care, educate patients, practice clinically, and lead medical teams.
Core Skills
- patient assessment
- clinical diagnosis
- treatment planning
- electronic health record documentation
- medication management
- patient education
- care coordination
- clinical team leadership
- healthcare quality improvement
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- ChartWare EMR
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
- Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Related Occupations
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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