Health administrators, often referred to as health managers, are professionals in charge of the healthcare facility operations. Their jobs are multifaceted, and administrators generally have a number of different responsibilities, such as coordinating medical and health services, supervising staff, establishing workplace procedures and systems, ensuring adherence to healthcare policies and laws, managing overall financial effectiveness, and creating educational programs. While health administrators rarely work directly with patients, they are charged with developing and maintaining healthcare systems that address the health of the community they serve.
Specific job titles vary depending on facility type and the area of expertise, but some common examples include:
Nursing Home Administrator Clinical Manager Health Information Manager Hospital CEO Hospital Department Manager Hospital CFO Dental Office Manager Chiropractor Office Manager Government Policy Maker Insurance Company Analyst Human Relations Personnel Government Lobbyist Facility Project Manager Lab/Testing Facility Manager Insurance Contract Negotiator
Work Environment
Health administrators typically work in offices but interact regularly with other professionals, such as physicians, surgeons, nurses, and technicians. While few will have direct contact with patients, some positions do require patient interaction. They may also need to communicate with insurance agents.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the majority of medical and health services managers work 40 hours a week. However, approximately 33 percent of professionals in this field worked additional hours each week in 2016. It’s also not uncommon for health administrators to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially if they manage a 24-hour facility like a hospital or nursing home. Serving on an emergency on-call rotation may also be required.
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