Abstract
A brief overview of the roles and responsibilities of mangers and leadership traits needed and utilized in the healthcare industry. The outline will describe the four major roles of managers, the functions of responsibility, the need for specific roles of management in healthcare, and the outcome of understanding how these ideals will enable me as a student, to transition into an effective leader in the healthcare setting.
Managerial Roles
The roles of managers and workers are clearly defined, not only by job description work performed, but also in salary. Managers in health care have multiple roles and responsibilities and encompass different disciplines. Managers need to be aware of the fact that this is their job, to supervise and guide workers in their duties, as well as to observe report and supplement what the workers are being tasked. One of the biggest mistakes that mangers make, is that they try to be liked. This is where poor leadership begins. A manger must remember that they are there to manage, not be popular. A manger will gain the respect of the workers by being there, doing their job properly, and not trying win their respect by being liked.
The most important role of a manager in the health care field is, to be an advocate for the patient. The manager must maintain the level of understanding in the discipline they are assigned and effectively delegate roles to workers for the benefit of the patient. Cooperation and communication between workers and managers leads to better patient care through teamwork.

Defined Roles
Administrators are just not well-dressed employees but rather well versed employees that have the ability to see and adapt to ever changing situations. A manager has need to understand and use a basic model that describes their role as a manager and incorporate these ideals into their daily routine.