Preventive Healthcare Officer

Job title : Preventive Healthcare Officer

Job Summary

• A professional who directs the operations of a hospital or clinic.
• They’re not directly involved in patient interactions on an everyday basis, but their jobs include shaping policy and making decisions that impact how well healthcare organizations can provide service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets and prepare reports
• Maintain medical and staff records
• Track medical and office supplies stock
• Update patient health records, including admissions and insurance data
• Create work schedules for staff members
• Keep records of expenses and suggest ways to minimize costs
• Answer queries from doctors, nurses and patients
• Liaise with medical staff to identify efficiencies in the facility’s operation

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Healthcare Administrator, Medical Office Manager or relevant role
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and medical law
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience with administrative and accounting procedures
• Familiarity with databases and spreadsheets (especially MS Excel)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Communication skills with a problem-solving attitude.