Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Primary Care Physician Medical Director

  • Brighton, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Brighton, MA
  • 10 hours ago

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we've created lies in Carbon Health's custom EHR and the...

Center Medical Director

  • West Roxbury, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • West Roxbury, MA
  • 10 hours ago

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we've created lies in Carbon Health's custom EHR and the...

Regional Vice President - Wholesaler (Northeast)

  • Boston, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 hours ago

About Us: ProShares has been at the forefront of the ETF revolution since 2006. ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with over $75 billion in assets. The company is a leader in...

Senior Vice President Ambulatory Care Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • Boston, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 hours ago

s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field....

Senior Vice President Ambulatory Care

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Education: Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field....

Reflections Memory Care Director - The Residence at Riverbend

  • Ipswich, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ipswich, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : The Residence at Riverbend - Ipswich, MA Salary Range : $70000.00 - $80000.00 Salary Description SUMMARY: The Reflections Director is responsible for the efficient...

CareNational is seeking a travel nurse RN Assistant Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Assistant Director of Nursing...

Vice President, Communications

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn't just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason - to uncover insights, make...

Medical Director-Primary Care Appeals

  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago

May provide clinical consultation and serve as clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations. May identify cost of care opportunities....

Medical Director-Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Appeals

  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago

May provide clinical consultation and serve as clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations. May identify cost of care opportunities....

RN - Director of Nursing in North Adams, Massachusetts - $2,985/week

  • North Adams, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • North Adams, MA
  • 2 days ago

Vetted is seeking a RN - Director of Nursing for a travel job in North Adams, Massachusetts. The job was posted 4 days ago. The assignment starts on Sep 22 and is 13 weeks long with 8 hour shifts...

Assistant Vice President

  • Salem, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 2 days ago

Works with Clinical Operation Management regarding overall program strategy; works collaboratively to implement program changes....

Field Medical Director, MSK (spine)

  • Salem, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 2 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4333685 Job Title: Field Medical Director, MSK (spine) Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Salem Date Posted: 08/20/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift:...

Physician - Medical Director Primary Care

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Physician - Medical Director Primary Care Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Details Posted: 16-Aug-25 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Internal Number: 822973800 Summary This...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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