Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Kansas

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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Chief Operating Officer

  • Planned Parenthood Great Plains
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree or equivalent work experience in healthcare administration preferred. Experience in developing and launching new healthcare services....

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Regional Medical Director / Physician

  • VitalCore Health Strategies
  • Topeka, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 2 days ago

This includes, but is not limited to, authorization of services, consultation to clinical operations and overall clinical direction....

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Medical Director

  • Hunter Health
  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago

Demonstrated clinical leadership experience is preferred, such as leading teams, supporting clinical operations, advancing quality initiatives, or contributing to organizational strategy....

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Medical Director - Surgery

  • Elevance Health
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 4 days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2026-06-26 Position Title: Medical Director - Surgery Job Description: Medical Director - Surgery Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the...

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Hospital President

  • Ascension Health
  • Wichita, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 5 days ago

Your future role at a glance The President will serve as the senior executive leader responsible for establishing, stabilizing and advancing a newly acquired hospital in the Derby, Kansas...

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Hospital President

  • Ascension
  • Derby, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Derby, KS
  • 5 days ago

Your future role at a glance The President will serve as the senior executive leader responsible for establishing, stabilizing and advancing a newly acquired hospital in the Derby, Kansas...

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Medical Director, General Surgery - AdventHealth Mid-America Region - Kansas City Area

  • AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 11 days ago

Support physician recruitment, mentorship, retention, and leadership development. Dedicate approximately 20% of time to leadership responsibilities while maintaining an active clinical practice....

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Medical Director, General Surgery - AdventHealth Mid-America Region - Kansas City Area

  • Advent Health
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • 12 days ago

Support physician recruitment, mentorship, retention, and leadership development. Dedicate approximately 20% of time to leadership responsibilities while maintaining an active clinical practice....

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Medical Director Associate - CarelonRx

  • Elevance Health
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 13 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 13 days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2026-06-05 Position Title: Medical Director Associate - CarelonRx Job Description: Medical Director Associate - CarelonRx Location: This role enables associates to work...

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Medical Director/Family Physician - Topeka, KS

  • Marathon Health
  • Topeka, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 15 days ago

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive...

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Medical Director - Urgent Care

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 17 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 17 days ago

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

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Senior Director of Patient Financial Services

  • KVC Health Systems
  • Olathe, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 19 days ago

Administration, or related field preferred Licensure/Certification Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required Experience 7+ years of management experience leading teams 10+ years leading revenue...

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Assistant Health Care Director

  • Legend Senior Living
  • Topeka, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 19 days ago

Job Details Job Title Assistant Health Care Director Posted: 5/14/2026 Job Title Location KS, Topeka - Legend at Capital Ridge Assisted Living Memory Care 1931 Southwest Arvonia Place Topeka, KS...

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Service Line Director of Medical Services- Full Time Days

  • Cape Fear Valley Health System
  • Coffeyville, KS
  • 23 days ago
  • Coffeyville, KS
  • 23 days ago

relations, practice enhancement and physician involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Medical services Actively participate in physician recruitment and retention strategies Collaborates...

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Associate Medical Director - CenterWell - Kansas City

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Become a part of our caring community The Associate Medical Director (AMD) is an instrumental clinical leader of our primary care team, combining clinical practice with leadership and operational...

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Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Kansas

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Kansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.5%
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 Kansas
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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