Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Woonsocket, RI

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, Physical Medicine

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 1 day 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...

Behavioral Health Medical Director / Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

  • Putnam, CT (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Putnam, CT (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Behavioral Health Medical Director / Psychiatrist (MD/DO) Job Details Level Management Job Location GEN Putnam - Putnam, CT Secondary Job Location(s) Undisclosed Remote Type N/A Position Type Full...

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Hematopathologist/Medical Director

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are...

Senior Director Critical Care Services

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Exempt Schedule Details:...

Director of Nursing (Adolescent/Specialty Populations)

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 3 days ago

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the Adolescent Continuing Care Units (ACCU). In this essential role, you will...

Industry Architect (Consulting Solution Director) - Healthcare

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Salary Not Available Industry Architect (Consulting Solution Director) - Healthcare Oracle Location: Providence, RI - 02919 Positions available: 1 Job #: 274950133 Source: NLX Posted: 4/12/2025...

Hematopathologist/Medical Director

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are...

Field Medical Director, Oncology

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 5 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...

Senior Nurse Director, Emergency Department

  • Warwick, RI (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 7 days ago

The Senior Nurse Director of the ED is responsible for the planning of clinical operations to assure efficient, excellent and appropriate delivery of care to the EDs specific patient population....

Medical Director

  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Under the supervision of the CEO of PACE the Medical Director provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of care for PACE-RI. In conjunction with the Chief Operating...

Medical Director of Psychiatry

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 9 days ago

Monitoring Review patient satisfaction surveys in conjunction with THC leadership team, secondary review of patient complaints, primary responsibility for resolution of complaints against psychiatric...

ACO Medical Director & Primary Care Physician- Rhode Island

  • Warwick, RI (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 15 days ago

satisfaction and improve value-based healthcare delivery Primary care office is Supported by Residents, medical assistants, office manager, and virtual scribes plus other great support programs Position...

Director of Nursing Services

  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring a Director of Nursing Services to join our dynamic care team at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Marlborough! Marlborough Hills is a 196-bed skilled nursing...

Vice President, Real-world Data & Evidence Solutions and Sales

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 17 days ago

Summary** The Vice President of Real-world Data & Evidence has direct responsibility and accountability for all Cardinal Health and Specialty Networks' real-world data and evidence, technology,...

Sr. Medical Director, CMG, Chief of Talent

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 18 days ago

Additional certifications or credentials relevant to the role, such as: Certified Physician Executive (CPE), Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), Healthcare Risk Management...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Woonsocket, RI

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Woonsocket, RI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.0%
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 Woonsocket, RI
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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