Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Waltham, MA

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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Field Medical Director - Vascular Surgery

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 17 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...

Vice President (VP), Healthcare Communications

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

FleishmanHillard, a leading global communications agency, has an immediate opening for an entrepreneurial, self-starting Vice President to join our growing healthcare team. This is an exciting...

Physician - Medical Director Primary Care CBOC

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

JobSummary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy...

Operations Management Vice President

  • Foxborough, MA (23 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foxborough, MA (23 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while...

Health Plan Medical Director

  • Somerville, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Site: Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers,...

Physician-Geriatrics Deputy Medical Director

  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit...

President & CEO

  • Revere, MA (13 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Revere, MA (13 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

expand services, as well as add potential new services to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities Enhance the quality, access, safety, and efficiency of patient services and increase patient...

Vice President , Business Operations & Clinical Analytics Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, or related field strongly preferred....

Vice President , Business Operations & Clinical Analytics

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises five direct reports Qualifications MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree required; masters degree in healthcare administration, public health, business...

Assistant Director Surgical Services

  • Natick, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Natick, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a...

Senior Director, Nursing

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Drive initiatives to improve patient satisfaction, safety, and staff engagement....

Director, Healthcare Services - IT

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days 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 Sales Director - Healthcare

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Infosys is seeking a Senior Sales Director with Hospital IT sales experience Hospital IT to create a focused market strategy and execute pro-active sales activities for our...

President & CEO

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago

expand services, as well as add potential new services to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities Enhance the quality, access, safety, and efficiency of patient services and increase patient...

Medical Director, Clinical Services

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Company :** Highmark Inc. **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** This job, as part of a physician team, ensures that utilization management responsibilities are performed in accordance with the...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Waltham, MA

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA
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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