Build the skills to lead and support today’s healthcare organizations.
The Health Administration program provides students with the skills necessary for
the entry-level employment in healthcare management. Students in this industry lead
and oversee the operation of complex health care entities including hospitals, outpatient
facilities, health care systems, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, mental health
centers, fitness centers, insurance companies, schools and public health systems.
Upon completion of this associate degree, the student should be able to: understand
medical terminology, apply health care knowledge in economic analysis, accounting,
and effectively communicate with team members.
Next Steps
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Medical and Health Services Managers |
$102,343 |
1,541 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
$40,061 |
2,800 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars |
$64,184 |
93 |
What do Medical and Health Services Managers do?
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Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
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Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
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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.
What skills do Medical and Health Services Managers have?
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Critical Thinking:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Speaking:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Reading Comprehension:
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Did You Know?
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