Management Careers: Administrative Services Managers

Medical and Health Services Managers

Education and Certifications Medical and Health Services Managers Need

Typically, people interested in a medical services manager career or a health services manager career need at least a Bachelor in Health Administration degree and a license. Some hospital and healthcare employers prefer a Master in Health Administration degree or a Master of Health Care Administration degree. For some positions a Master in Public Administration degree may suffice.

Many college programs give student interested in a medical services management career or health services management career specializations to choose from.

Some colleges and universities offer a MBA in Healthcare Administration degree or an MBA in Health Services degree.

Paths can range from hospitals and nursing care centers to mental health facilities and physician's offices. Some employers allow only on-the-job training instead of a formal college education for a medical services manager job.

All medical services managers need a license and each state has its own set of regulations and standards for different areas of health services management.