4A0X1 - HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT AFSC Enlisted

Summary

It takes more than doctors and nurses to keep our Air Force medical facilities up and running. Responsible for handling everything leading up to and following patient visits, Health Services Management specialists keep all our medical facilities operating efficiently. These professionals’ skills are called upon to do everything from processing patient records and administering facilities to coordinating payments and preparing staffing plans, ensuring that every patient can get the top-rate care they need when they need it.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative support to the entire hospital staff.
• File and maintain inpatient and outpatient medical records.
• Perform and manage financial statements, budget estimates and financial plans.
• Use medical computer systems for patient scheduling, budgeting and staffing.
• Interview patients for admission and discharge purposes.
• Monitor information technology security programs.
• Analyze and advise on the completeness and accuracy of healthcare data.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care and treatment according to specialty.
• Conduct medical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Implement preventive medicine programs and health initiatives.
• Train and supervise medical personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general clerical procedures
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 36 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft Sam Houston, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Health Care Management

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve