Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Denton, TX

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 Family Medicine

  • Decatur, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Decatur, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • moments ago

Primary Care Solutions (PCS) is one of the largest contract providers of primary care and behavioral health services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We proudly manage and operate ten...

Family Medicine Physician - Medical Director - Decatur, TX - Up to $180k/yr. + $15K Sign On Bonus

  • Decatur, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Decatur, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Care Solutions (PCS) is one of the largest contract providers of primary care and behavioral health services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We proudly manage...

Family Medicine Physician - Medical Director - Decatur, TX - Sign On Bonus w/Relocation Expenses

  • Decatur, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Decatur, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 3 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Care Solutions (PCS) is one of the largest contract providers of primary care and behavioral health services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We proudly manage...

Director Perioperative Services

  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Director – Perioperative Services Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for qualified candidates like you to join our Texas Health...

Director, Healthcare Card Operations

  • Westlake, TX (14 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (14 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: 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...

Director Of Nursing

  • Denton, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 5 days ago

DIRECTOR OF NURSING About the job Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer and within federal, state, and local guidelines, performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work. Work involves...

Director of Nursing

  • Flower Mound, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency....

Division Vice President Surgical Services

  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction....

Director, Healthcare Competitive Intelligence (Unfilled)

  • Westlake, TX (14 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (14 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description: The Role As a strategic leader within Fidelity's Workplace Investing (WI) Client Engagement Group, the Director of Health Care Competitive Insights will drive market and...

Assistant Health Care Director

  • Coppell, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Coppell, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Job Details Job Title Assistant Health Care Director Posted: 7/09/2025 Job Title Location TX, Coppell - River Oaks Assisted Living Memory Care 1530 E. Sandy Lake Rd Coppell, TX 75019 Location...

Director Nursing - Castle Hills Surgery Center

  • Carrollton, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure...

Vice President, Health & Welfare

  • Westlake, TX (14 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (14 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Job Description: The Vice President, Health & Welfare (H&W) Consulting position is within Fidelity's Workplace Consulting group, which is comprised of over 600 professionals who help clients solve...

Vice President Finance MSMC

  • Southlake, TX (18 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southlake, TX (18 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Hours of Work : Days Of Week : Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: To maximize the hospital's financial performance and contribution to the overall health care system's strategic and...

Director of Nursing

  • Keller, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Keller, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring now for Director of Nursing Reports to the Facility Administrator Minimum Qualifications Diploma from accredited nursing program Current and Active RN License Minimum of 5 years management...

Division Vice President of Nursing Informatics

  • Prosper, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Prosper, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction We are seeking a Division Vice President of Nursing Informatics with North Texas Division Office to promote growth and unlock...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Denton, TX

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Denton, TX 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 Denton, TX
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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