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