Future Management I: Health.tech

Health services manager
Job duties: Health services managers handle the business behind healthcare. Just like any other business, hospitals need to turn a profit in order to stay open. As a manager, you would keep track of services rendered, prices charged and bills paid. You may also work with medical staff to determine if your department is running efficiently. Do the doctors want more time with their patients? Are the nurses consistently working overtime on shifts? Will a change in our scheduling process cause issues? Are patients satisfied with the outcome of their visits? These are the kinds of questions and factors health services managers weigh.
Work environment: You can work in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, hospital departments such as pediatrics, or—with additional licensure—nursing homes.