Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Vice President, Provider Growth

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day 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...

Medical Director of Primary Care Services

  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago

satisfaction....

Medical Director of Primary Care in the Providence, Rhode Island Area

  • Providence, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 5 days ago

A community health center in Providence, Rhode Island, has an opening for a Medical Director of Primary Care. The center is the state's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, serving over...

Director of Nursing - DON - RN

  • Cumberland, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a Director of Nursing who has a passion for working with the senior population along with a relentless drive to deliver high quality health care. You will combine your nursing and...

Senior Director, Healthcare Area Sales - Northeast

  • Providence, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 8 days ago

Senior Director, Healthcare Area Sales - Northeast MillerKnoll, Inc. $121,900.00 - $158,500.00 life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k) United States, Rhode...

Vice President, Health Administration

  • East Providence, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 8 days ago

Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or related field Experience: 8-10 years progressive healthcare administration experience with 5+ years in senior leadership role at an FQHC or similar community...

Clin Ops Associate Medical Director

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 15 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 15 days ago

Salary Not Available Clin Ops Associate Medical Director Elevance Health Location: Smithfield, RI - 02917 Positions available: 1 Job #: 45198362 Source: Recruit Military Posted: 12/11/2024 Web...

Director, Healthcare Card Operations

  • Smithfield, RI
  • 21 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 21 days ago

Director, Healthcare Card Operations As Director, Healthcare Card Operations, you will be a leader in the Fidelity Healthcare Operations team and provide subject matter expertise in the Enterprise...

Hematopathologist/Medical Director

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 45+ 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...

Industry Architect (Consulting Solution Director) - Healthcare

  • Providence, RI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 45+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 45+ 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...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Westerly, RI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 45+ days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Rhode Island $84k - $159k Per Year Assistant Director of Nursing Yale New Haven Health Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers Location: Westerly,...

Medical Director of Psychiatry

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 45+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 45+ 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...

Center Medical Director

  • Charlestown, RI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlestown, RI
  • 60+ days 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...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Rhode Island

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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