Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Bowie, MD

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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Director of Nursing (RN) Cardiovascular OR - Relocation Offered!

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago

General Summary of Position Unit Highlights Help shape the future of cardiovascular surgical care one life-changing procedure at a time. MedStar Washington Hospital Center one of the regions...

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Emergency Room - Relocation Offered!

  • Olney, MD (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Olney, MD (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 18 days ago

This position supports the Nursing Director in managing clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care....

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

*Responsible for the quality of the clinical operations of the nursing units to include compliance with Genesis policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations....

Medical Director of Breast Health

  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

VHC Health seeks a dynamic and visionary Medical Director of Breast Health to lead our Breast Health Center, currently staffed by three dedicated physicians and poised for growth. This is a...

RN Assistant Director of Nursing Float Pool

  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

General Summary of Position The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. Supports and collaborates with the Director of...

RN Assistant Director of Nursing MedSurg

  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

General Summary of Position Please Note: This is a rotating shift (Days/ Evenings/ Nights) The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and...

RN Director of Nursing Emergency Department

  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

General Summary of Position The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined...

Field Medical Director - Vascular Surgery

  • Annapolis, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Director, Healthcare Services - IT

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a...

Senior Director Nursing Services

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Field Medical Director, MSK (Spine) Surgery

  • Annapolis, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Annapolis, MD (10 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Interim Director of Nursing, Med Surg

  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

A Maryland hospital is seeking their next Interim Director of Nursing, Med Surg!? The Position The Interim Director of Nursing (DON), Med Surg, will be responsible for the oversight of 24-hour...

East Coast Regional Medical Director - Optum Behavioral Care

  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (20 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Optum Behavioral Care is seeking an East Coast Regional Medical Director to join our team. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic...

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RN Director of Patient Services - Hospice ($130-$140K)

  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Hospice RN Director of Patient Services Location: Alexandria, VA 22314 Salary: Up to $140,000 annually Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day clinical operations within the hospice program...

Senior Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Reporting to the President & CEO, oversees all daily activities of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety programs; is responsible for implementing policies and procedures as required by the...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Bowie, MD

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Bowie, MD 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 Bowie, MD
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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