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Quick Guide to Healthcare Management Careers

What Life Is Like for Healthcare Management Administrators

People looking for ways to become a part of the healthcare scene without entering a nursing or doctor track may want to consider the various types of positions open to healthcare management administrators. There are many different jobs for individuals interested in healthcare management careers, including healthcare director, administrative assistant, clerk, coordinator, and more. Read on to find out what life is really like for a healthcare administrator.

 

How to Become a Healthcare Administrator

In most cases, a healthcare administrator job description requires at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field. You can plan to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare administration from many different online and on-campus schools, but it is very rare to find a job in this field that does not require you to hold a bachelor’s degree at the minimum to begin with.

In some cases, a master’s degree could be an option that would allow you to increase your healthcare administrator salary potential. Finally, earning certain certifications and joining organizations in the industry will also help you in the long run, especially if you are interested in a specific position such as one that would require you to work in a hospital.

 

healthcare administrators behind the reception desk speaking on the phone and to a physician

 

Healthcare Administrator Job Description

As a healthcare administrator, your job description will likely vary due to your area of focus. However, Maryville University’s website states several of the common duties you should expect to take on as part of your position, including:

  • Planning and strategy
  • Introducing measures for increased productivity
  • Formulating and allocating budgets
  • Overseeing human resources, business services, and technology
  • Managing emergency preparedness
  • Establishing and directing communication policies

The ability to communicate well, stay organized, manage other people as well as ideas, and strategize are all essential to this position. Healthcare management administrators need to be able to think on their feet and wear many different hats. Still, the position will become more nuanced and specific with your choice of healthcare management careers, but you should be prepared to include these skills with almost any healthcare administrator job.

 

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Healthcare Administrator Salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare management administrators received a median pay of $99,730 per year or $47.95 per hour in 2018. The job outlook is also expected to increase by 20% from 2016 to 2026, which is considered “much faster than average.” This job pool is competitive with high salaries, and it seems to show no signs of slowing down.

While training for a position as a healthcare management administrator can allow many doors to open for you, the more experience and certifications you have, the better your salary is likely to be — and the better your chances are of obtaining a good job in this field.

 

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What Life Is Like for Healthcare Administrators

Healthcare administrators must always be thinking quickly and relying on both their training and their problem solving skills to see beneficial results in their workplaces. The field is opening up considerably, as we’ve stated in a previous article about the trends in healthcare management. In general, healthcare administrators who are well trained and open to learning new things enjoy a fast-paced career with plenty of room for advancement in both salary and position.

 

Becoming a Healthcare Administrator

Deciding to become a healthcare management administrator requires a considerable amount of forethought, not just about whether the job will suit you but also into which type of management position you are looking to get into. iHireHealthcareAdministration can help you craft your resume, find the best jobs for your experience and training, and offer you the kind of career advice that will guide you in landing your dream opportunity.

By iHire | Originally Published: June 06, 2019

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