How to Get a Management Role in the Health Care Sector

The health care industry is growing and needs knowledgeable medical and health services managers. Medical and health care managers work in hospitals, doctor's offices and clinics, supervising and coordinating the delivery of health care. If you are knowledgeable about finances, have good business sense and work well with others, perhaps you should consider a career as a medical or health care manager.

Instructions

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  Get a bachelor's degree in nursing, health information, medical records or laboratory technology. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, entry-level health care and clinical management positions require a degree in a clinical field.

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  Get a master's degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, public health or business administration. Hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor's offices, clinics and other medical facilities require a master's degree for administrative positions. According to CareerOverview.com, graduate degree programs in health care administration prefer candidates with a science or liberal arts background.

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  Get an internship. Most master's degree programs in health care require this, and internship experience may help you get your first job.

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  Concentrate your job search as you seek a position in medical or health services management. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment will grow most sharply in doctor's offices and clinics.