Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Oklahoma

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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Clinical Nurse Specialist Director- Emergency Department

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 11 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 11 days ago

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care....

President - St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center

  • Bartlesville, OK
  • moments ago
  • Bartlesville, OK
  • moments ago

A demonstrated track record in developing clinical programs and services to enhance employee and patient satisfaction, including the development of measurement systems to monitor change over time....

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Cleveland, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OK
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting Title Assistant Director of Nursing Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization GMH - Leadership Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) July 27,...

Medical Director

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 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...

Director Nursing, Emergency Department

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 2 days ago

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Emergency Room Nursing Director in Tulsa, OK. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our...

Physician (Home Based Primary Care Medical Director)

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 days ago

Summary 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...

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Medical Director - OneHome

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 3 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on fundamentals of CMS Medicare Guidance on following and reviewing home health, SNF, DME, dual...

RN Assistant Director of Nursing - Med Surg

  • May, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • May, OK
  • 3 days ago

Community Hospital is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing, Med Surg! We’re offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where...

Memory Care Director

  • Lawton, OK
  • 4 days ago
  • Lawton, OK
  • 4 days ago

About Morada Senior Living: Morada Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in Texas,...

Medical Director, Population Health

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 6 days ago

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE ( **to login and apply.** Part Time Days Warren Clinic Physicians Only: 12-16 hours per week Job Summary: The Medical Director, Population...

Medical Director - Gulf South

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 10 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 10 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...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 13 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 13 days ago

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy...

Field Medical Director, MSK Surgery

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 14 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 14 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...

Director-Nursing, Logan County

  • Guthrie, OK
  • 14 days ago
  • Guthrie, OK
  • 14 days ago

We're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. Oversees and manages more than one cost center that...

Memory Care Director

  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 15 days ago
  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 15 days ago

Job Details Job Title Memory Care Director Posted: 7/02/2025 Job Title Location OK, Broken Arrow - Prairie House Assisted Living Memory Care 2450 N Stone Ridge Dr. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Location...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Oklahoma

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
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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