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Medical and Health Services Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 17 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022.

18 tasks shown

Core · Task 46 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.

Core · Task 49 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.

Core · Task 58 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

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 · Task 51 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.

Core · Task 55 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.

Core · Task 52 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.

Core · Task 54 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

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 · Task 48 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.

Core · Task 56 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.

Core · Task 53 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.

Core · Task 47 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.

Core · Task 50 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.

Core · Task 61 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.

Core · Task 57 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.

Core · Task 62 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.

Core · Task 59 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.

Core · Task 63 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.

Supplemental · Task 60 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert

Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.

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