Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in New Jersey

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 - Surgical Services F/T Day

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Champion: Drive a culture of safety and quality, implementing initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and achieve optimal clinical outcomes....

Memory Care Director (Senior Living)

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 4 days ago

About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle...

Assistant Vice President, Pediatric Services

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Broad knowledge of modern healthcare administration practices and principles within a complex healthcare system....

Resident Services Coordinator (Director of Nursing) RN - Memory Care

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Arden Courts of West Orange is hiring a Resident Services Coordinator - Director of Nursing RN! As the Resident Services Coordinator, you'll oversee day-to-day activities and personnel within your...

Associate Medical Director, Risk Education Remote- Field Base

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

Optum East, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Part- Time Medical Director, Risk Education to join our team in NY/NJ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way...

Remote Work

US Medical Director - Rhino & Gastro

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

US Medical Director - Rhino & Gastro **Location** : Cambridge, MA, Morristown, NJ, **About the Job** Sanofi is recruiting a Director US Medical Affairs. The Director will report to the Head of US...

Vice President, Head Launch Machine

  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require approximately 25% travel as...

Medical Director

  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jerseys health solutions leader driving innovations that improve...

Remote Work

Nurse Director Perioperative Services

  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago

By championing improvements in patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and safety culture, you will lead dynamic teams through change, inspiring innovation and adaptability....

Associate Director, Medical Scientist, US Medical Oncology, GI

  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago

operations, and research and development Ensure US medical strategies, objectives and tactics are aligned across the medical matrix and integrated with the strategic brand plan Qualifications & Experience...

Associate Medical Director, Primary Care

  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology....

Associate Vice President, Competitive Strategy

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

About You Do you want to specialize in drug development or commercialization strategy? Are you a highly motivated professional looking to leverage your experience into a valuable career? Prescient...

Director Of Nursing/Field Nurse

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Are you passionate about work that has meaning? Would you like a schedule with a satisfying work/life balance? Do the relationships you nurture in your job mean as much to you as the work itself?...

The largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced Intensivist to join our team as The Medical Director, for the Intensive Care Unit at Clara...

Field Medical Director-Radiation Oncology

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. + Aids and acts as a resource to Initial Clinical Reviewers. + Ensures documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD provider...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.2%
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 New Jersey
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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