Medical and Health Services Managers

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Typical Tasks for Medical and Health Services Managers

The day-to-day work of a medical and health services managers typically centers on direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.

1. Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.Core
2. Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.Core
3. 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.Core
4. Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.Core
5. Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.Core
6. Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.Core
7. Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.Core
8. Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.Core

Top Skills for Medical and Health Services Managers

Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Speaking, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 4.02 out of 5 — critical for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.

Education & Entry Qualifications

Among working medical and health services managers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (46.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 68% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.

Salary by State — Medical and Health Services Managers

Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $161,050 and lowest in Arkansas at $88,340 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, New York, Washington, Hawaii, California) average $146,284. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.

Also Known As

Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for medical and health services managers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Assisted Living Administrator or Assisted Living Manager frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.