Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in New Mexico

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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Medical Director - Gulf South

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews health claims. The Medical Director work assignments involve...

Administrative Director of Medical Surgical

  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 1 day ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a(an) Administrative Director of...

Director of Nursing II

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 4 days ago

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus Position is Based in Cuba, New Mexico JOB CATEGORY: NURSING / REGISTERED NURSE / ADMINISTRATION / CLINICAL / COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER / RN POSITION SUMMARY: This position...

Field Medical Director, MSK Surgery

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 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...

Medical Director - Southeast Medicaid

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews health claims. The Medical Director work assignments involve...

Vice President, Strategic Accounts

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Optum New Mexico - IPA Medical Director

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago

Optum NM is seeking a IPA Medical Director to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the...

Director of Nursing

  • Santa Rosa, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, NM
  • 7 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Director of Nursing SCHEDULE: Full-Time FACILITY: Guadalupe Correctional Facility LOCATION: Santa Rosa, NM A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck....

Medical Director - Psychiatrist

  • Hobbs, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 7 days ago

DESCRIPTION Under direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director participates as a key senior manager in planning, developing, organizing, and directing of all Guidance Center of...

Medical Director - Physician

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 days ago

Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, in collaboration with The Medicus Firm Executive Search, is conducting a national search for a highly collaborative...

Field Medical Director-Radiation Oncology

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 10 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 10 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...

Medical Director Tele Available

  • Hagerman, NM
  • 11 days ago
  • Hagerman, NM
  • 11 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Medical Director SCHEDULE: Part Time 10 Hours Per WEek FACILITY: Roswell Correctional Center LOCATION: Hagerman, NM Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one...

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 11 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 11 days ago

$1,250 Hiring Bonus Are you a compassionate and skilled nursing leader looking for a rewarding opportunity outside the traditional hospital setting? As the Director of Nursing, you will oversee...

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 11 days ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Northern Region $71k - $105k Per Year Director of Nursing (DON) Los Alamos Assisted Living Occupation: Registered Nurses Location: Los Alamos, NM - 87544...

Family Physician/Medical Director

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 12 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 12 days ago

professional development.Ensures that all regulatory and requirement issues are current and processed.Addresses staffing issues regarding clinical performance and measures.Addresses clinical issues about patient...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in New Mexico

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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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