Health Administrators and Managers work to ensure the smooth operation of a hospital, hospital system, or healthcare organization. Roles in this area may include developing policy and strategies, planning and executing initiatives, managing assets and finances, and analyzing efficiency. The skills you may need may depend on your role, as it takes many types of positions to make a hospital or healthcare organization run. Many may require leadership skills, knowledge of the healthcare industry, business skills, or exposure to healthcare technology. Learn more about Healthcare Management at ExploreHealthCareers.org or PublicHealthOnline.org.
Job Types
Healthcare Administers and Managers Work Environments:
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Patient care facilities – hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes
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Private sector – pharmaceutical companies, health insurance providers, consulting firms
Job Titles
A list of other jobs you may see in this field, where you can impact the world of healthcare
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Healthcare consultant
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Medical practice manager
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Health insurance specialists
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Healthcare coordinator
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Human resource manager
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Healthcare financial analyst
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Managed care analyst
Education Pathway
Opportunities in this field sometimes require a specialized or advanced level training, such as a Master’s in Public Health, Master’s in Health Administration, Master’s in Business Administration, or Certificate in Health Sciences Management.
Courses focused on healthcare, policy and economics may be useful.
Alumni Spotlight
Healthcare Director
Sallie is the Director of Operational Initiatives for the University of Virginia Health System. Requiring an understanding of the strategic vision of and for the organization, Sallie is responsible for aligning the appropriate resources, both financial and human, to meet the needs of the university's health system.
Major: English (Bachelor), Health Administration (Masters)
College: University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University (Masters)
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