Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Aurora, IL

A Healthcare Area Administrator plays a vital role in health care administration by overseeing medical facilities within a specific geographic area. Their duties often include managing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, implementing policies, coordinating medical services, and working towards improving the quality of patient care. They are also responsible for financial management for the facilities in their care, which may include budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Important skills for a Healthcare Area Administrator include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations. They should be able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and make important decisions regarding patient care and facility operation. They should hold a master's degree in health administration, public health, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) can further enhance their credibility and expertise. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Area Administrator, a person may have roles such as Healthcare Consultant, Hospital Department Manager, or Medical and Health Services Manager.

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Corporate Vice President, Strategic Marketing Consultant

  • Addison, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL (16 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Woodridge, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodridge, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in leading and overseeing all aspects of clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality...

Director of Nursing

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and...

Assistant Director of Patient Accounts- IL- Clinic Finance, Multispecialty Clinic

  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Summary The Assistant Director of Patient Accounts assists in all patient account activity for the Midwestern University medical clinics at the Downers Grove, IL location. The clinics include the...

Director Surgical Services, Good Samaritan

  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (12 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Provides safe staffing needs using workload measurement data to clinical judgment. Accountable 24 hours/day for unit operation decisions. Responsible for service...

Medical Director - Critical Care - Mercy Medical Center - Aurora

  • Aurora, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 17 days ago

Aurora, IL – Seeking Critical Care Medical Director Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national...

Director of Nursing - $5000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 17 days ago

About the Director of Nursing Position As Director of Nursing at Brookdale, you will utilize your leadership qualities to inspire, lead and manage the overall operation of the clinical team to...

Director, Medical Group Operations Neurosciences I

  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 18 days ago

at NorthShore University Health System in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States Job Description Hourly Pay Range:$61.80 - $95.79 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise...

Medical Director (Medical Administrator II - Opt D (Option 18 - Psychiatry & Neurology)

  • Hines, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hines, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Agency: Department of Human Services Opening Date: 07/07/2025 Closing Date/Time: 08/01/2025 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $24,063 - $26,063 per month ($288,756 - $312,756 per year) Job Type:...

Interim Director of Nursing

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Job Duties Plans, organizes, and directs overall clinical operations to provide comprehensive care for residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local guidelines Develops and implements...

Plan President, UHH

  • Aurora, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 25 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Lead, manage, and coordinate strategy & planning as President for UHH (other than those administered in Las Vegas) for functional areas: Clinical Affairs Clinical...

Medical Director- Occupational Medicine

  • Franklin Park, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 28 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Medical Director- Occupational Medicines to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest...

Memory Care Director

  • Aurora, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Designs and facilitates the Community Memory Care program, promoting active participation from residents, family members, and team members Oversees the budget and implementation...

Director of Nursing, AF1EDRCTRNURSI

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Director of Nursing, AF1EDRCTRNURSI Director of Nursing, AF1EDRCTRNURSI The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to...

Assistant Vice President, Applications - Revenue Cycle

  • Warrenville, IL (4 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (4 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Vice President, Applications - Revenue Cycle NorthShore University HealthSystem paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Illinois, Warrenville 4201 Winfield Road (Show on map)...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Aurora, IL

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Aurora, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Area Administrators in Aurora, IL
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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