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Medical and Health Services Managers

O*NET 11-9111.00 · SOC 11-9111

Projected Growth
+29%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$124k
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Annual Openings
61k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 4
Considerable preparation needed (bachelor's degree)

What You'd Actually Do

  • Oversee clinical operations and healthcare delivery
  • Manage healthcare staff scheduling and performance
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
  • Optimize patient care workflows and quality metrics
  • Manage facility budgets and resource allocation

Education & How to Get In

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Job Zone 4
Considerable preparation needed (bachelor's degree)

A bachelor's degree is the standard entry point for Medical and Health Services Managers roles. Related majors and internship experience during college significantly improve your chances. Many employers also value relevant certifications or project portfolios alongside the degree.

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Work Environment

Primary Setting

Leadership — offices, client meetings, or hybrid

Work Style

Collaborative — frequent interaction with teams, clients, or patients

A Day in the Life

While every role varies by employer and specialization, a typical day as a Medical and Health Services Managers involves a mix of core responsibilities:

MorningOversee clinical operations and healthcare delivery
MiddayManage healthcare staff scheduling and performance
AfternoonEnsure regulatory compliance and accreditation standards

Personality Fit (RIASEC)

Enterprising (Persuaders)6.0
Conventional (Organizers)5.2
Social (Helpers)4.4
Investigative (Thinkers)3.8
Realistic (Doers)2.0
Artistic (Creators)1.4

Who Thrives as Medical and Health Services Manager?

Based on the interests and work style this role actually demands, these personality types tend to fit it best. Salary and growth tell you if a career is worth entering — personality fit tells you whether you'll still want it in five years.

ESTJThe ExecutiveENTJThe CommanderESFJThe ProviderENFJThe Mentor

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