The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects medical and health services manager employment will grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026. However, most adults have never considered a health services administration career, according to a University of Phoenix College of Health Professions online survey.
The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix, took place in April and May among 2,000 U.S. adults of various employment statuses. It found 70 percent of respondents have never considered a career in health services administration.
Of those 70 percent, 17 percent said they feel they lack the appropriate skills to take on health services administration roles, such as medical and health services managers. Eighteen percent said they don't want to continue their education in health services administration, according to the survey.
Researchers said the findings may be attributed to a lack of familiarity with the diversity of jobs within healthcare. The survey found only 13 percent of respondents were "very familiar" with the health information manager title, and only 19 percent were "very familiar" with the doctor's office/clinic/facility manager title. Eighteen percent were "very familiar" with the administrative manager or coordinator title.
Although most respondents have never considered a career in health services administration, 18 percent said they may have an interest at some point.
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