The patient administration specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing administrative duties in the patient administration division of an Army hospital or other medical facilities.

JOB DUTIES:

• Compile data and prepare the required statistical reports.
• Initiate correspondence pertaining to medical records, medical board proceedings, line of duty investigations; and other records and reports pertaining to patient administration.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology as it applies to anatomy and physiology.
• Maintain a medical record tracking system within the medical treatment facility.

TRAINING:

Job training for a patient administration specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in various office functions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Typing and clerical skills.
• Setting up and maintaining filing and publication systems.
• Preparing forms and correspondence in military-style.

HELPFUL SKILLS:

• Ability to keep organized and accurate records.
• Interest in English, mathematics, business administration, and typing.
• Preference for office work.

COMPENSATION:

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS:

Your Army training will be extremely valued in positions such as clerk typists, secretaries, general office clerks, administrative assistants or office managers — whether it’s as a hospital administrator or in another corporate environment.

With your extensive Army training and some additional study, you may qualify for certification with the American Medical Technologists as a registered medical assistant.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PAYS) PROGRAM:

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.

• HCA.
• Johns Hopkins Hospital/Health Systems.
• NorthCrest Medical Center.
• Cleveland Clinic.
• Atlantic Health System.
• Bell Ambulance, Inc.
• Prince William Health System.
• Reliant Medical Group.
• Yale-New Haven Hospital.
• Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Job Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enlistment age requirement: 17-34.